Powering Children’s Potential – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
The Children’s Mercy Department of Orthopedic Surgery is one of the largest programs in the country in a free-standing pediatric hospital, embracing a multidisciplinary collaborative approach that puts children first. In this Powering Children’s Potential video, Children’s Mercy CEO Paul Kempinski and Kathryn Keeler, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon discuss the program’s leadership, innovation and commitment to quality and safety that have helped the division achieve recognition as one of the best pediatric orthopedic programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
Designated a level 1 trauma center by the American College of Surgeons, the division is well known for innovations in spine and trauma surgery, sports medicine, hand surgery and a wide range of complex surgical treatments. A complementary focus on access, mental health, quality and safety, and the overall patient experience is helping achieve world class outcomes for patients.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Team
1:38 - Outcomes
3:54 - Challenges
5:56 - Patient story
8:31 - Future