Complex Cardiac At-Home Monitoring Program (C-CAMP)
The Complex Cardiac At-Home Monitoring Program (C-CAMP) at Johns Hopkins Children's Center provides complementary monitoring and support for high-risk pediatric cardiac patients with needs that stretch across many specialties. This support helps maintain the process of care for your child from the inpatient setting to the outpatient.
For patients with single ventricle, the time between the first operation as a newborn and the second surgery is called the interstage period. During this time, it is essential to ensure adequate growth in the child and closely monitor their oxygen saturations. We believe this also applies to patients with other complex heart disease who are awaiting surgery or intervention.
For more information on C-CAMP, please call 410-955-5987.
Conditions We Treat
What C-CAMP Provides
- Discharge preparation
- Scales and pulse oximetry monitors to take home while patient is enrolled
- Data can be directly entered into the patient’s chart by the caregiver
- Weekly phone calls from C-CAMP nurse practitioner, more often if needed
- Regular virtual visits with registered dietician
- Weekly team discussion for every patient
- Consistent communication and coordination with primary cardiologists
- If readmission required, communication with inpatient team
Our Team
Rukmalee Vithana, M.D.
Director of C-CAMP and Outpatient Cardiology
Dr. Vithana is a pediatric cardiologist who specializes in the long-term outpatient management of single ventricles and other complex heart problems. She provides medical guidance to the C-CAMP team and will communicate with the primary cardiologist and surgeons.
Annie Grace, D.N.P., C.P.N.P.-A.C.
Nurse Practitioner
Annie Grace is an inpatient nurse practitioner on the pediatric cardiology unit. She provides hospital discharge preparation and weekly communication with patient’s families. She is a great resource for families with easy access for concerns and questions. She also coordinates the C-CAMP team and incorporates the primary cardiologist.
Lisa Wellnitz, M.S.R.D.C.N.S.C.
Dietitian
Lisa Wellnitz is a pediatric dietitian who provides inpatient and outpatient consultations for babies and children with congenital and acquired heart disease. She provides virtual outpatient appointments during the interstage period and beyond to answer questions about feeds and make the appropriate adjustments to keep children growing.
