Navigating Medical Rounds: Tips for Parents from a Child Life Specialist   In this episode, Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, offers critical insights and tips for parents navigating medical rounds with their hospitalized children.   She introduces Q Rounds, a new tool developed by Dr. Mike aimed at making rounds more predictable and accessible for families. Katie explains the purpose and structure of rounds, highlighting the importance of family-centered rounds.   She provides strategies for effective communication with the healthcare team, including preparing questions in advance and understanding the role of nurses during rounds.   Katie also emphasizes the value of collaboration and offers solutions for parents who can't be physically present, such as using apps like SupportSpot for consistent support and information. The episode aims to empower parents with the knowledge to advocate for their child's healthcare needs effectively.   00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:08 Understanding Medical Rounds 00:56 Introducing Q Rounds 02:08 The Importance of Family-Centered Rounds 03:47 Tips for Effective Rounds Participation 06:50 Alternative Ways to Participate in Rounds 07:48 Conclusion and Additional Resources

When parents feel empowered, everyone wins – kids thrive and the care team excels!

Links and Resources:

• SupportSpot Website
• Download SupportSpot iOS or Android

• 85% of users report high satisfaction, appreciating the Child Life On Call App’s comprehensive resources and user-friendly interface.
• 92% of parent users say the Child Life On Call App helped them understand medical procedures and treatment better.
• 80% of parents believe the Child Life On Call App has contributed to better health outcomes for their child.
• 73% of parent users believe the Child Life On Call App has made them feel more empowered to advocate for their child in healthcare

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Meet the host: 

Katie Taylor is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform designed to provide parents, kids, and the care team with access to child life services tools and resources. She is a certified child life specialist with over 13 years of experience working in various pediatric healthcare settings. Katie is the author of the children's book, and has presented on the topics of child life and entrepreneurship, psychosocial care in the hospital, and supporting caregivers in the NICU setting both nationally and internationally. She is also the host of the Child Life On Call Podcast which features interviews with parents discussing their experiences throughout their child's medical journey. The podcast emphasizes the crucial role of child life services in enabling caregivers both at and beyond the bedside.

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