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K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
Hackensack Meridian Health
Map
Geography
Location1945 Route 33
Neptune Township, New Jersey, United States
Coordinates40°12′29″N 74°02′30″W / 40.208009°N 74.041708°W / 40.208009; -74.041708
Organization
FundingNon-profit hospital
TypeChildren's hospital
Affiliated universityHackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
NetworkHackensack Meridian Health
Services
Emergency departmentLevel II Pediatric Trauma Center
Beds88
HelipadFAA LID: NJ05 (Shared with Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Links
Websitewww.khovnanianchildrenshospital.com
ListsHospitals in New Jersey
Childbirth and Maternity Center at Riverview Medical Center ran by K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital

The K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital (KHCH) at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a pediatric acute care hospital located in Neptune Township, New Jersey. The hospital has 88 beds[1] and provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21[2][3] throughout Coastal New Jersey.[4][5] It is affiliated with both the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School,[6] and is a member of Hackensack Meridian Health. KHCH features the only pediatric trauma center in the region, and 1 of 3 in the state.[7] KHCH also partners with Ocean Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center, and Bayshore Medical Center to provide pediatric care to the entire surrounding region of Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals.[8]

About

In 2006, the hospital became the first hospital in the Jersey Shore region to be designated as a children's hospital by the state.[9]

In 2008, the hospital added a teen lounge, a new nurses station, additional pediatric rooms, and updated designs and architecture throughout.[10]

KHCH was named after builder Kevork Hovnanian after his foundation contributed the "largest donation the hospital had seen in its 101 year history."[11][12] The hospital features an ACS regional pediatric trauma center, 1 of 3 in New Jersey[13] and the only in the region. The hospital also has an AAP verified level 3 neonatal intensive care unit, the highest in the Jersey Shore region.[14]

In 2012 and 2017, it was listed as a Nurse Magnet hospital by the ANCC.[15] In 2019, the hospital received the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification and provides a location for mothers to breastfeed.[16] In 2020, the hospital ranked #44 nationally in the field of Pediatric Cancer by U.S. News & World Report.[17] In 2020–21, it ranked #42 nationally, and in 2021 it ranked in the top 50 nationally for pediatric cancer care .[17][18]

In May 2019 administration of KHCH announced a renovation of the pediatric emergency department at the hospital. The renovations completed in June 2020, with upgrades including a better child-friendly environment with new signage and floors, warm and playful colors, colorful furnishings, and wall decals depicting outdoor scenes.[19]

Patient Care Units

The hospital offers a variety of settings for pediatric patients ranging from critical care to inpatient care to outpatient care.[20]

  • 10 - 12 bed pediatric emergency department[clarification needed]
  • 30 bed neonatal intensive care unit
  • 10 bed pediatric intensive care unit
  • 44 bed general pediatric inpatient unit

Services

KHCH offers over 50 pediatric services and sub-specialties to patients aged 0–21 throughout the Jersey Shore region.[21]

  • Pediatric Cancer Care
  • Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Nutrition and Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Services
  • Pediatric Surgical Services
  • Pediatric Therapy
  • Pediatric Urology[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ "K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center". Children's Hospital Association. Archived from the original on 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  2. ^ "Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)". Hackensack Meridian Health. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  3. ^ NJ.com, Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for (2019-10-10). "'I thought I was going to die,' said N.J. woman who suffered vape-related illness". nj. Archived from the original on 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
  4. ^ "Child Health Services". 2003-01-07. Archived from the original on 2003-01-07. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  5. ^ "K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center". Children's Hospital Association. Archived from the original on 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  6. ^ "Affiliated Hospitals". rwjms.rutgers.edu. Archived from the original on 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  7. ^ "Jersey Shore University Medical Center Receives Verification as the Only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Shore Region - Network News, Press Releases". Hackensack Meridian Health. 2018-08-23. Archived from the original on 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  8. ^ "A Unique Local Resource". K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  9. ^ "Why Choose K. Hovnanian® Homes to Build on Your Lot". K. Hovnanian® Homes. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
  10. ^ "K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Cerebral Palsy Family Network". Cerebral Palsy Family Network | Cerebral Palsy Resources | CPFN. 2013-03-01. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
  11. ^ "Kevork Hovnanian - armeniapedia.org". www.armeniapedia.org. Archived from the original on 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  12. ^ "Kevork Hovnanian, founder of Red Bank real estate firm, dies at 86". nj. 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  13. ^ Sellmann, Donna (2018-08-24). "Jersey Shore U. Medical Center Designated Pediatric Trauma Center". Wall, NJ Patch. Archived from the original on 2020-09-26. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  14. ^ "NICUSearch". AAP.org. Archived from the original on 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  15. ^ "Find a Magnet Facility". ANA. Archived from the original on 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  16. ^ "K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital & Ocean Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care". Asbury Park, NJ Patch. 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  17. ^ a b "K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital Pediatric Cancer Scorecard". U.S. News & World Report.
  18. ^ "Hackensack Meridian Health has Five Top-Ranked Hospitals in the State". Insider NJ. 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  19. ^ Health, Hackensack Meridian (2019-05-28). "K. Hovnanian's Emergency Department Undergoing Renovation". HMH Maestro. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  20. ^ "Pediatric Concentration Rotations - Jersey Shore University Medical Center". www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  21. ^ "Services". K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital. Archived from the original on 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  22. ^ Walker, Tamara. "K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital adds pediatric urologists; Preferred Home Health Care names manager". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._Hovnanian_Children%27s_Hospital