Katie Hoskins, with co-investigators Joel Fein, and Dorothy Novick, leads a new study funded by a $3.2 million NINR grant. This five-year project at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) scales out the S.A.F.E. Firearm intervention, promoting secure firearm storage to reduce injury risks among children.
The nurse-led intervention, adapted for inpatient settings, provides parents with safety discussions and free cable locks. The study involves 12 randomized CHOP units, aiming to integrate firearm safety into pediatric care. Read more.