• Cancer and Hematology Center Quality Measures

    The Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers is the largest pediatric cancer and hematology research and treatment center in the country. Every year we see approximately 650 new patients with cancer and almost 1,000 new patients with blood disorders, and perform over 100 stem cell transplants. Our mission is to provide personalized, high-quality, family-centered care to children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. Our team of dedicated pediatric oncology, bone marrow transplant and hematology physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, nurses and support staff are committed to continuous quality improvement and achieving the best outcomes possible.

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    Catheter Associated BSIlower is better
    Per 1000 Device Days (8WT)
    2012 - 2013
    A central line catheter is a small plastic tube placed into a larger blood vessel. This catheter is used to deliver fluids and medications, and to draw blood tests. When bacteria enter the bloodstream through this catheter the result is a central line infection (which can lead to a bloodstream infection or BSI) and an ill child. Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers are participating in a national effort to reduce the occurrence of central line infections. Research has shown that consistently using protocols for maintaining and caring for central lines can decrease the number of infections. Our measures reflect overall rate of Catheter Associated BSI in our Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Unit.
    Catheter Associated BSIlower is better
    Per 1000 Device Days (9WT)
    2012 - 2013
    A central line catheter is a small plastic tube placed into a larger blood vessel. This catheter is used to deliver fluids and medications, and to draw blood tests. When bacteria enter the bloodstream through this catheter the result is a central line infection (which can lead to a bloodstream infection or BSI) and an ill child. Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers are participating in a national effort to reduce the occurrence of central line infections. Research has shown that consistently using protocols for maintaining and caring for central lines can decrease the number of infections. Our measures reflect overall rate of Catheter Associated BSI in our Hematology and Oncology Inpatient Unit.
    Prevention of Pressure Ulcerslower is better
    8WT
    2012 - 2013
    Seriously ill children, who spend a lot of time in bed, and cannot move easily, are at risk to develop open sores known as pressure ulcers. The Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Unit (8WT) nursing staff implements many actions to prevent pressure ulcers. Our measure reflects a periodic review of all patients in 8WT to determine the number of patients who have serious pressure ulcers.
    Prevention of Pressure Ulcerslower is better
    9WT
    2012 - 2013
    Seriously ill children, who spend a lot of time in bed, and cannot move easily, are at risk to develop open sores known as pressure ulcers. The Hematology and Oncology Inpatient Unit (9WT) nursing staff implements many actions to prevent pressure ulcers. Our measure reflects a periodic review of all patients in 9WT to determine the number of patients who have serious pressure ulcers.
    Overall Satisfactionhigher is better
    8WT Inpatient
    2012 - 2013
    At Texas Children's Hospital we survey patients who receive services so we can learn where we can improve our care. Our goal is for 100% of our patients and families to be satisfied with the care they receive in the Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Unit.
    Overall Satisfactionhigher is better
    9WT
    2012 - 2013
    At Texas Children's Hospital we survey patients who receive services so we can learn where we can improve our care. Our goal is for 100% of our patients and families to be satisfied with the care they receive in the Hematology and Oncology Inpatient Unit.
    Overall Satisfactionhigher is better
    BMT Clinic
    2012 - 2013
    At Texas Children's Hospital we survey patients who receive services so we can learn where we can improve our care. Our goal is for 100% of our patients and families to be satisfied with the care they receive in the Bone Marrow Transplant Outpatient Clinic.
    Overall Satisfactionhigher is better
    HEM/ONC Clinic 14CCC
    2012 - 2013
    At Texas Children's Hospital we survey patients who receive services so we can learn where we can improve our care. Our goal is for 100% of our patients and families to be satisfied with the care they receive in the Cancer and Hematology Centers clinic.
    First Antibiotic Administrationlower is better
    Average Time in Mins
    2012 - 2013
    Children with cancer often develop fever during chemotherapy treatment. The Texas Children's Cancer Center created an Urgent Care Bay within the clinic to see patients with fever that would otherwise require an emergency center visit. It is important for children with low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) with fever to receive antibiotic within 60 minutes of arrival to the Urgent Care Bay. The goal is for 100% of our cancer patients with fever and neutropenia to receive antibiotics within an hour after arrival to the Urgent Care Bay.
    Patient Flow Cycle Timelower is better
    HEM/ONC Clinic 14CCC
    2012 - 2013
    Children with cancer and hematology disorders have frequent visits to the outpatient clinic for follow-up care. The goal within the Cancer and Hematology Centers clinic is to have patients and families spend less than 90 minutes in the clinic for a regular office visit.