ALERT: How to assess and manage enterostomy tube stoma infections in home and community?

This QuickHit was informed by a new Enterostomy Tube Stoma Assessment Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) from SickKids.

All, Enteral Feeding and NutritionAdal BahlibiJuly 27, 2023

ALERT: How to replace a broken Y adaptor on an ENFit Corflo PEG gastrostomy tube?

This QuickHit was informed by recent Connected Care Live consults from family caregivers requiring support for managing broken adaptors on ENFit Corflo PEG gastrostomy (G) tubes at home.

AllAdal BahlibiJune 16, 2023

ALERT: What are practice tips to consider when caring for a child with an ENFit feeding tube?

This Quick Hit was informed by questions from family caregivers and home and community care providers related to the recent transition of all enteral supplies to be ENFit compatible at SickKids.

AllAdal BahlibiApril 13, 2023

ALERT: How to prevent central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) at home?

This Quick Hit was informed by Virtual Visits with family caregivers who reported concerns about risk of infection for their children with central venous access devices (CVADs) at home.

AllAdal BahlibiMarch 17, 2023

ALERT: How to check settings and alarms on the Respironics Trilogy 200 ventilator?

This Quick Hit was informed by Connected Care Live consultations from home and community care providers confirming how to check settings on a Trilogy 200 as part of their beginning of shift safety checks.

All, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiFebruary 9, 2023

ALERT: What are safety considerations for children with nasogastric (NG) tubes?

This Quick Hit was informed by family caregivers and home and community care providers that have inquired about safety considerations for children with NG tubes in home and community settings

All, Enteral Feeding and Nutrition, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiJanuary 5, 2023

HINT: What is new and different with enteral tubes?

This QuickHit was informed by the upcoming change of all enteral supplies to the ENFit brand at SickKids for children in hospital and in transition to home and community.

All, Enteral Feeding and NutritionAdal BahlibiDecember 1, 2022

ALERT: How to ensure safety when caring for a child on a heated high-flow (HHF) device?

This Quick Hit was informed by Just In Time Training with home and community care providers preparing to care for children with tracheostomy tubes returning to school on a school bus.

All, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiNovember 8, 2022

ALERT: How to recognize and manage low blood sugar in children with diabetes at school?

This Quick Hit was informed by questions asked by nurses and school staff supporting children with diabetes in home and community settings.

All, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiOctober 28, 2022

ALERT: How to safely get a child with a tracheostomy to school on the bus?

This Quick Hit was informed by Just In Time Training with home and community care providers preparing to care for children with tracheostomy tubes returning to school on a school bus.

All, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiSeptember 7, 2022

HINT: How to administer medications to a child with a tracheostomy tube using a metered-dose inhaler or nebulizer?

This Quick Hit was informed by a Connected Care Live consult from a home and community care provider regarding how to administer inhaled medications when a child has a tracheostomy.

All, Tracheostomy CareAdal BahlibiAugust 10, 2022

HINT: How to enjoy summer and prevent heat related illnesses among children with medical complexity?

This QuickHit was informed by recent Connected Care Live consults regarding dehydration, as well as the opening of more activities for recreation and play this summer for children across the province.

AllAdal BahlibiJuly 15, 2022

HINT: What are signs a G tube stoma may be infected?

This Quick Hit was developed from Connected Care Live consults by home and community care providers as well as family caregivers regarding G tube stoma assessments.

All, Enteral Feeding and NutritionAdal BahlibiJune 17, 2022

HINT: How to care for a child with a PICO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

This QuickHit was informed by Wound and Ostomy Nurses at SickKids who identified a knowledge gap about a new wound care device being used both in hospital and home and community care.

All, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiMay 5, 2022

HINT: What is an elastomeric infusion pump and how is it used?

This QuickHit is informed by several consults from home and community care providers about the use of an alternative method for IV medication administration in home and community care.

All, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiMarch 31, 2022

HINT: How to talk to children about serious illness?

This QuickHit was developed in response to questions and interest in paediatric palliative care among home and community care providers.

All, Other Home CareAdal BahlibiMarch 3, 2022

ALERT: What is best practice for managing dislodged balloon G, GJ and G/GJ tubes?

This Quick Hit was informed by recently updated best practice guidelines for managing dislodged balloon G, GJ or G/GJ tube

All, Enteral Feeding and NutritionAdal BahlibiFebruary 10, 2022

HINT: What is the best practice for changing a balloon G tube?

This Quick Hit was informed by Connected Care Live consults from home and community care providers about changing balloon G tubes, as well as recent updates to best practice guidelines regarding confirming placement of balloon G tubes after insertion.

All, Enteral Feeding and NutritionAdal BahlibiJanuary 6, 2022

HINT: How to secure a central venous access device (CVAD) to prevent accidental dislodgement?

This QuickHit was informed by family caregivers and home and community care providers who reported different practices for the securement of CVADs in home and community care, compared to the hospital

All, Central Venous Access DevicesAdal BahlibiNovember 30, 2021

HINT: What is new and different with tracheostomy tubes?

This Quick Hit was developed following the discontinuation of select tracheostomy products commonly used in paediatric home and community care, and the introduction of new, replacement products.

All, Tracheostomy CareAdal BahlibiNovember 4, 2021

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