Because we provide care around the clock in the hospital, you can expect nursing staff to enter the room from time to time to observe your child during the night. Your child will also be awakened during the night to receive the care physicians have ordered. Child life services meet the emotional needs of children while they are in the hospital. Child life specialists help children continue their normal development, interact with other children and understand various medical procedures and treatments. Educational services are provided for children who are hospitalized more than three school days.
Children receive class instruction from a teacher who works in the hospital.
Classes may be held in the patient's room or in a schoolroom equipped with a computer and a variety of learning resources. Pastoral care provides spiritual counseling and support. A meditation room is available in the Children's Hospital on Level 3. Handicapped access provides easy access for wheelchair visitors. All entrances accommodate wheelchairs, as do rest rooms and telephones.