CHILDREN’S MINNESOTA

Creativity & Connection: Resilience in Pediatric Care

Overview

Children’s Minnesota highlighted how creativity and connection fuel safe, resilient care environments. Staff shared simple, human-centered innovations that reduce stress for both patients and teams, strengthening emotional safety and consistency.

Wise Practices from This Site

Download: Children’s Minnesota Wise Practices (PDF)

What We Saw

Frontline-driven ideas—like using art, visuals, and storytelling—helped staff navigate unpredictable moments with compassion and clarity. The visit underscored how emotional safety supports reliable clinical care.

Key Themes

• Support staff well-being to strengthen reliability
• Use creativity to reduce complexity in stressful moments
• Empower frontline innovation
• Build emotional safety as a foundation for clinical work