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Over 50 Quick Hits have been developed to inform care of children with medical complexity in home and community care:
This QuickHit is intended to inform home and community care providers (HCCPs) about a high priority built-in alarm on the ResMed Astral 150 ventilator that requires prompt assessment of the child and appropriate follow-up actions by HCCPs and/or family caregivers.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was developed to share information about precautions and how to minimize risk when caring for children with suspected or confirmed measles in home and community settings.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was developed to share information about the Avanos MIC PEG tube which is a gastrostomy tube (G tube) that will be replacing the Corflo PEG for primary G tube insertions at SickKids effective March 19th, 2025.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was developed to promote best practices for the securement of enteral tubes using nasal bridles in home and community.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by Connected Care safety reports related to damaged oximeter cables and sensors caused by improper handling or incorrect cleaning in home and community settings.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by the need to address a recent backorder of 3 French (Fr) cuffed single lumen peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was developed to share information about the Amika+ Enteral Pump which is an enteral feeding pump that was recently introduced in Canada for use among the paediatric population and will be the primary enteral feeding pump used by Ontario Health atHome.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was developed to promote best practices for comfort and safety when administering intramuscular (IM) injections to children in home and community.
Read MoreThis Quick Hit was informed by Connected Care Live consults from home and community care providers that required support with troubleshooting common ventilator alarms when caring for children receiving invasive ventilation via tracheostomy.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by recent backorders on enteral feeding equipment and supplies which has resulted in a shortage and challenges with access to enteral feeding bags in home and community.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by consults from family caregivers who require support with troubleshooting to obtain gastric aspirate from their child’s NG tube for placement verification at home.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was prompted by Philips Respironics' announcement regarding the discontinuation of the Trilogy 200 portable home ventilator model. The servicing of this ventilator will cease in December 2025. In response, the Ontario Ventilator Equipment Pool (VEP), in partnership with medical teams, has initiated the transition of patients from the Trilogy 200 to the ResMed Astral 150.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by inquiries from home and community care providers related to discarding catheters and tips for tracheostomy suctioning at home.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by family caregivers who have initiated consults through Connected Care Live for support when the Bel clamp on their child’s Corflo PEG J breaks or comes apart.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by Connected Care’s recent expansion of services to include ostomy education for family caregivers and home and community care providers and new resources on AboutKidsHealth.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by a recent announcement by Philips Respironics of the global discontinuation of the model E70 CoughAssist (mechanical in-exsufflation device) effective Sept 12, 2023. In the absence of, or pending a new technology, lung volume recruitment (LVR) therapy is encouraged as an alternative secretion clearance strategy.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by a product change of securement devices for central venous access devices (CVAD) at SickKids. Due to backorders and limited supply availability, some children will be using Clik-FIX® in replacement of StatLock™ for CVAD securement devices.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by Connected Care Live consults from home and community care providers about the use of CADD pumps for medication administration in home and community settings.
Read MoreThis QuickHit was informed by Connected Care safety reports that have highlighted inconsistent practices when performing CVAD dressing changes in home and community.
Read MoreThis Quick Hit was informed by Connected Care Live consults from home and community care providers that are caring for children with medical complexity receiving oxygen therapy in home and community settings.
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