Fundacion Hospital Pediatrico

Child Life Program: The Child Life program plays a critical role in the mental health of pediatric patients and their families, providing emotional and psychological support in times of great vulnerability, such as hospitalization. Child Life Specialists are health care professionals trained to guide children and their caregivers through the challenges of a new diagnosis, chronic illness, or medical procedures. Through interventions such as medical play, preparation for medical procedures, and emotion management strategies, we help reduce anxiety and fear. Child Life is a program that is an integral part of pediatric health-care services in the United States, designed to address the emotional needs of pediatric patients and their families. We help children understand their illness, treatment, and hospital stay according to their developmental stage. Child Life specialists employ therapeutic techniques with patients of various ages, diagnoses, and abilities. Our holistic approach enhances the experience for pediatric patients and their families, which is essential to their recovery and well-being. We are the only Child Life program in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. We offer creative therapeutic services at no cost to support children and their families during their hospitalization. In addition to focusing on the child's emotional and psychological well-being, we also provide support to parents and caregivers, helping them manage their own fears and concerns. Allocation of payroll expenses related to this program amounts to $39,561 and direct program expenses amounts to $97,212.

Interventional Radiology Unit:We purchased world-class medical equipment in addition to that provided by the hospital with the goal of improving the quality and effectiveness of treatments for pediatric patients. This advanced technology allows us to support more precise and specialized care, complementing hospital resources and ensuring that our children receive the best possible care. The Interventional Radiology Unit enables procedures such as biopsies, abscess drainages, hemorrhage or excessive bleeding control, sclerotherapy, treatments for vascular malformations, conventional angiographies (iodinated contrast), angioplasties (intravascular dilation), venographies, catheter-guided thrombolysis, joint injections, biliary procedures, lumbar punctures, placement of vascular access for administering medications, paracentesis/ thoracentesis, and soft tissue or bone biopsies, among others. All these are tailored to the needs of pediatric patients.

Care coordination program expenses of $38,186 and salary allocation of $27,872

Other programs including payroll allocation of Executive Director, management and program coordinator (50% of salary of executive director and 100% of program coordinator)of $62,295 and $26,537 related to 80% of payroll taxes and other payroll costs. Also $18,907 in professional fees and contracted services are allocated to program expenses.

Ambiance HOPU Program:Humanize the areas through the Pediatric Environment This project seeks to transform the hospital environment into spaces that promote comfort and safety for children. With the right setting, we reduce stress, and the anxiety of our little patients, helping to improve their recovery and communication with their caregivers and medical staff. By integrating elements of play and distraction, we create an environment where children can maintain a positive mood, while parents feel more involved in their health journey. Contributions will make it possible to continue improving the hospital experience for thousands of families.

Physical Therapist Program expense of $30,796 plus payroll allocation of program coordinator of $11,959.

Renal Unit Improvements

Other programs such as equipment, hospital program and events, residency program and other proyects.