A Dose of Optimism Honoring the ‘12th Man’ in Pediatric Care
In this episode, we explore how pediatric healthcare leaders are redesigning systems to prevent harm before it happens.
Anne Lyren, Chief Medical and Strategy Officer of the Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) Network, explains how children’s hospitals across the country collaborate to reduce serious harm through shared data, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Rebecca Egger, CEO of Little Otter, brings a data and mental health lens, discussing why early childhood mental health has long been underestimated and how better data systems can surface risks earlier and more equitably.
Manju Dawkins, Founder and CEO of Thimble, challenges long-standing assumptions around pain, fear, and “the way it’s always been done,” sharing how thoughtful design can transform needle procedures and raise the standard of care.
Together, this conversation reframes patient safety as a systems problem, one that can be solved through collaboration, empathy, and intentional design.
Episode Resources:
KidsX x SPS Patient Safety Innovation Challenge
Anna Taddio, Professor - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Connect with Anne Lyren:
Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety Website
Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety LinkedIn
Connect with Rebecca Egger:
Little Otter - a Hazel Health Company
Connect with Manju Dawkins:
Connect with us:
Children's Hospital L.A. Website
Children's Hospital L.A. Instagram
Children's Hospital L.A. LinkedIn