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Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.

Highlighting efforts in patient safety and quality, Phoenix Children’s Hospital received a Five Star Patient Care “Vigi Award” from VigiLanz, a provider of SaaS clinical surveillance solutions. The award recognizes a new quality improvement solution Phoenix Children’s implemented with VigiLanz technology. Phoenix Children’s Infection Control team is now able to monitor patients’ blood draw contamination information in real-time.

Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations and one of just 15 children’s hospitals nationwide to currently hold this accreditation.

Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety has been awarded a grant by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The funds, which total more than $36,000, will support the distribution of car seats, booster seats, helmets, and education for parents on protection from motor vehicle crash-related injuries.

The new tool can be implemented in an outpatient setting, eliminating need for anesthesia during esophageal testing.