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A thriving Nursing Research Community of Practice at CHEO
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026 10:50 AM
Nurse-led research affirms safe feeding methods for mothers who took SSRIs during pregnancy
New findings affirm mothers who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may safely choose their preferred feeding method without impacting likelihood of their newborns experiencing withdrawal from the medication.
While a small percentage of newborns experience withdrawal from SSRIs following birth, symptoms like jitteriness, fussiness, crying, feeding problems and sleep issues...
Nursing fellowships help CHEO transform pediatric care
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 09:00 AM
Research and innovation are hallmarks of CHEO’s world-renowned care, and its nurses continue to find new ways to deliver and support that care.
Advanced Clinical Practice Fellowships through the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) help address a need or update best practices, and they can lead to additional resources throughout CHEO to help staff, medical staff and learners provide the best care to every child and youth.
Past fellowships have found ways to implement best practices, empower clinicians,
Post-discharge support helps limit trips to CHEO emergency department
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2026 01:32 PM
CHEO has launched a program designed not only to support families after their child returns home from hospital, but also to help ease pressure on CHEO’s busy Emergency Department (ED).
The Inpatient Medicine Discharge Program, delivered by CHEO’s Home and Community Care Rapid Response Nurses, offers timely follow‑up care that can prevent unnecessary ED return visits — one of the biggest contributors to emergency‑department strain.
This dedicated team of six nurses and one nurse practitioner calls...
New collaboration between CHEO, local pediatricians targets asthma wait-lists
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2026 09:00 AM
A new CHEO-led initiative gives community pediatricians the tools to better manage childhood asthma, which helps reduce wait-lists and delivers high-quality care sooner.
The Asthma Integrated Care Pathway was created in 2024 to address wait times for pediatric asthma, supported by a historic investment from the Ontario government.
The pathway was an evolution of the CHEO Asthma Program that began with clinicians delivering asthma education to patients and families, as well as CHEO staff in the inpatient and...
CHEO taps AI Scribe to help clinicians, boost connection with kids and families
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2026 10:21 AM
CHEO has added yet another AI tool to its modern approach to care, and that's making a big difference in the Emergency Department.
Documentation is a major part of a clinician’s workload,often causing fatigue, burnout, and less time for patient care. By usingan AI scribe, the hospital is easing pressure on clinicians and allowing them to focus more time on delivering care to children, youth, and families.
CHEO continues to expand its use of the scribe across the hospital to help improve the quality of care and the...