2022 began in a hopeful phase of recovery from the pandemic – but by mid-summer , we began to see a significant rise in respiratory illnesses across the nation , and particularly concentrated in Colorado , that led to a surge in patient volumes and acuity unlike anything Children ’ s Colorado had experienced in its 114-year history . As record numbers of patients continued to seek our care through the fall and winter , our team members and leaders stepped up to create innovative solutions and ensure we could continue delivering high quality care to all who needed us .
The information gathered in the pages that follow is a testament to the incredible things we can do when we join together , even in the most trying of times . Through every challenge , our team members supported and encouraged each other and sustained our focus on the things that drive our mission forward – caring for the sickest kids , expanding and enhancing the care we deliver , upholding our commitment to achieving zero preventable harm , and transforming the future of child health .
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