Settling In
Each patient gets an identification (or "ID") band
when checking into the hospital. The band contains important
information
that helps us meet your child's individual needs. Please make
sure your child wears the band throughout his or her stay. If
a band is removed, falls
off, or becomes uncomfortable, let your child's nurse know immediately.
Your Child’s Hospital Room
Room Assignments
We assign children to rooms based on their medical needs and
nursing care requirements.
- Most children are in double rooms and, where possible, we
try to match them with a roommate of the same gender and similar
age.
- We will make every attempt to honor requests for private
rooms. However, we cannot guarantee one of them will be
available during the time of your child’s stay. Isolation
or private rooms must be used when a diagnosis requires that
a child
be placed
alone in a room.
- We try to keep children in the same room
for their entire hospital stay, but on occasions we may need to relocate
patients.
Your Child’s Hospital Bed
Your child will be placed
in a bed or crib according to his or her size. Your care team
will teach you how to operate your
child’s bed. Side rails of both cribs and beds should
be in the “up” position at all times, unless you
are directly attending to your child.
Calling for Assistance
A button to call a member of your child's care team is located
at every bedside, except in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Personal Items
While storage space in each room is limited,
you’re welcome
to bring in a few items to make you and your child more comfortable.
- A closet is available for your child’s pajamas, robe
and slippers, a favorite toy, a favorite blanket or stuffed
animal.
- Please do not bring in valuable items, and be sure
to label your child’s possessions.
- We need to approve
anything that plugs into an electrical outlet before it
can be used.
- Eyeglasses, contact lenses and dental appliances should
be kept in protective containers in your child's room
when not in use.
Patient Family Communication Boards
Each room has a small communication board. The nursing staff
will write on it the name of your child’s nurse for each
shift and may also leave a short encouraging note for your
child. If you wish, you can leave short messages for your child
as well
as for your child's health care team.
Procedure Rooms
Some procedures may be performed in your child’s room.
Each floor also has a room dedicated to procedures.
Children can stay well-connected to their families, friends
and the world at large with in-room:
More information:
