The state of the unit: variable care models in paediatric acute care cardiology units documented by the fourth iteration of the Paediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC 3 ) Hospital Survey

Key Points

• This research aims to document the differences in care models and unit structures in pediatric acute care cardiology units.
• Conducted a hospital survey across various centers providing acute care cardiology services.
• Collected data on unit structures and care delivery models.
• Identified common practices and areas of variability within those centers.
• Significant variability was found in care delivery models among different centers.
• The survey highlighted differences in unit structures and operational practices.
• Potential best practices were suggested for improving care delivery in pediatric cardiology.