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A family health librarian and pediatric patient library can serve an important role as an interdisciplinary service line within a pediatric hematology/oncology outpatient clinic. Patients and families are offered an enhanced psychosocial experience during their clinic visit through patient library resources, programs, and services. As one aspect of integrated psychosocial support to patients and families, the patient library's role in addressing issues in health literacy, patient education, consumers' information styles, bibliotherapy, education and school readiness, online access to health information, and collection materials are described and discussed. The success of the Family Health Resource Center and Library at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City is owed largely to its integration within numerous psychosocial programs, an overall approach to holistic patient care within the clinic, and a personalized patient experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite evidence of its positive impact on observation, description, empathy, and self-care, few arts-related professional development opportunities exist for nurses in practice settings. This academic medical center launched a 4-part visual arts-humanities professional development workshop for RNs to enhance their clinical skills through reflective activities and guided conversations of art. Participating RNs provided written feedback of their impressions and reflections on course content and potential personal growth. Participants reported profound changes in their self-awareness in multiple areas, and 3 consistent themes emerged: 1) seeing as enhanced observation; 2) attunement, and 3) thinking shifts. The workshop also provided respite from patient care demands for professional development and opportunities to cultivate collegial relationships among nurses from different areas and units. These findings underscore the value of the Quadruple Aim, which focuses on workplace practices that promote a sense of well-being and meaning at work. Consistent support from the chief nursing officer and nursing leadership was essential to the success of the program., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)