Future Directions in Pediatric Clinical Pathways: Challenges, Innovations, and Next Steps
Pediatric clinical pathways are evolving- and fast. This session dives into the real-world challenges of turning evidence into action, getting teams on board, and measuring what truly matters. It also highlights exciting innovations like EHR-integrated tools and AI-driven data insights, all pointing toward a future built on collaboration, shared learning, and smarter, more connected care.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key challenges facing pediatric clinical pathways programs in today’s rapidly changing environments.
- Describe emerging innovations in pathway development, implementation, and measurement that are shaping pediatric care.
- Discuss future directions for pediatric clinical pathways, including opportunities to strengthen collaboration, learning, and impact.

Courtney Titus, MPAS, PA-C, CLSSGB
Director, Clinical Pathways Program
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Pathways4Kids Executive Director & President
Courtney Titus is the Executive Director and President of Pathways4Kids, Inc., and the Chair of the Pediatric Clinical Pathways Conference. She is the Director of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Program and also a practicing Physician Assistant in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Courtney’s work focuses on quality improvement, implementation science, and reducing variation in pediatric care, with national presentations in pediatric sepsis and pathway development.
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