K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital Explained

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
Org/Group:Hackensack Meridian Health
Address:1945 Route 33
Neptune Township
State:New Jersey
Country:US
Type:Children's hospital
Affiliation:Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Network:Hackensack Meridian Health
Beds:88
Emergency:Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
Funding:Non-profit
Helipad: (Shared with Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Speciality:Pediatrics
Coordinates:40.208°N -74.0417°W

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 .[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]

Services

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

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Children's Hospital Association. 2020-04-18. 2020-07-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712184837/https://www.childrenshospitals.org/Directories/Hospital-Directory/K-O/K-Hovnanian-Childrens-Hospital-at-Jersey-Shore-University-Medical-Center. live.
  2. Web site: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). 2020-10-29. Hackensack Meridian Health. en-US.
  3. Web site: 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. 2020-08-29. nj. en. 2019-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20191025005438/https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2019/10/i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-said-nj-woman-who-suffered-vape-related-illness.html. live.
  4. Web site: 2003-01-07. Child Health Services. 2020-06-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20030107044830/http://www.meridianhealth.com/jsmc.cfm/Services/ChildHealth/index.cfm. 2003-01-07.
  5. Web site: K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Children's Hospital Association. 2020-01-06. 2020-07-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712184837/https://www.childrenshospitals.org/Directories/Hospital-Directory/K-O/K-Hovnanian-Childrens-Hospital-at-Jersey-Shore-University-Medical-Center. live.
  6. Web site: Affiliated Hospitals. rwjms.rutgers.edu. 2020-01-06. 2019-12-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20191210022957/http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/patient-care/affiliated-hospitals. live.
  7. Web site: Jersey Shore University Medical Center Receives Verification as the Only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Shore Region - Network News, Press Releases. 2018-08-23. Hackensack Meridian Health. en-US. 2020-01-06. 2020-07-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712213346/https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/press-releases/2018/08/23/jersey-shore-university-medical-center-receives-verification-level-ii-pediatric-trauma-center-shore-region/. live.
  8. Web site: A Unique Local Resource. 2020-01-06. K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital. en-US.
  9. Web site: Why Choose K. Hovnanian® Homes to Build on Your Lot . 2022-10-29 . K. Hovnanian® Homes . en.
  10. Web site: 2013-03-01 . K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Cerebral Palsy Family Network . 2022-10-29 . Cerebral Palsy Family Network Cerebral Palsy Resources CPFN . en.
  11. Web site: Kevork Hovnanian - armeniapedia.org. www.armeniapedia.org. 2020-01-06. 2017-07-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20170727233432/http://www.armeniapedia.org/wiki/Kevork_Hovnanian#K._Hovnanian_Children.27s_Hospital. live.
  12. Web site: Kevork Hovnanian, founder of Red Bank real estate firm, dies at 86. 2009-09-26. nj. en. 2020-01-06.
  13. Web site: Sellmann. Donna. 2018-08-24. Jersey Shore U. Medical Center Designated Pediatric Trauma Center. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926050714/https://patch.com/new-jersey/wall/jersey-shore-u-medical-center-designated-pediatric-trauma-center. 2020-09-26. 2020-04-18. Wall, NJ Patch. en.
  14. Web site: NICUSearch. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303204803/https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/nicuverification/Pages/NICUSearch.aspx. 2020-03-03. 2020-04-18. AAP.org. en-US.
  15. Web site: Find a Magnet Facility. ANA. en. 2020-01-06. 2019-03-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328233027/https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/find-a-magnet-facility/. live.
  16. Web site: K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital & Ocean Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care. 2019-06-03. Asbury Park, NJ Patch. en. 2020-01-06.
  17. Web site: K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital Pediatric Cancer Scorecard. U.S. News & World Report.
  18. Web site: 2021-07-27. Hackensack Meridian Health has Five Top-Ranked Hospitals in the State. 2021-12-13. Insider NJ. en-US.
  19. Web site: K. Hovnanian's Emergency Department Undergoing Renovation. Health. Hackensack Meridian. 2019-05-28. HMH Maestro. en. 2020-05-05.
  20. Web site: Pediatric Concentration Rotations - Jersey Shore University Medical Center. www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com. 2020-04-18.
  21. Web site: Services. K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital. en-US. 2020-04-18. 2020-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200130140553/https://www.khovnanianchildrenshospital.com/services/. live.
  22. Web site: Walker. Tamara. K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital adds pediatric urologists; Preferred Home Health Care names manager. 2021-12-08. Asbury Park Press. en-US.

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