The Division of Critical Care Medicine at Children’s National is a national leader in the care of critically ill and injured infants and children. The division’s results in outcomes and clinical safety are among the best in the country, according to quantitative quality measures.

Staff members provide 24/7 physician coverage of patients in the pediatric, neonatal, neuro, and cardiac intensive care units. Children’s National has the only pediatric cardiac and neuro intensive care units in the region, providing the most specialized care for patients. Children’s board-certified intensive care specialists are national and international authorities in their fields, conducting research on topics ranging from advances in health services to brain injury and recovery.

Children’s National is a founding member and one of seven U.S. pediatric intensive care units that are part of the NIH sponsored Pediatric Critical Care Research Network. This access to research ensures that Children’s team is up-to-date on the latest therapies and interventions, which leads to better outcomes for patients. Children’s ICU care emphasizes compassion and comfort for families during a stressful time. In Children’s East Inpatient Tower, the ICU units have large rooms with restrooms, windows, and sleep spaces for parents.

Children’s Division of Transport Medicine provides safe ground or air transport for critically-ill patients.

The Division of Critical Care Medicine is part of Children’s Center for Hospital-Based Specialties.

National Beacon Award Given to Children's ICUs Video: Critical Care Units provide world-class care Physicians, nurses, families and staff design new units More Videos | Play Now In October, both the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children’s National received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence, an award given by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. The award recognizes the nation’s top pediatric, progressive, and adult critical care units across a multitude of hospitals for their commitment to high-quality critical care standards and dedication to the exceptional care of patients and their families. Children’s National Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to have two pediatric units receive the award at the same time. “We are very excited to be recognized for our commitment to excellence,” said Janeane Walker, MSN, RN, CPN, CCRN, a professional practice specialist in the PICU and CICU. “Through teamwork and collaboration between attendings, nurses, and staff, we are able to provide the best environment and outcomes for our patients.”