And when you can't miss a day of work to stay home, you need quality child care from experienced professionals. The Sick Child Care Center at Akron Children's Hospital provides a quiet, safe place for children with mild illnesses to stay while their parents are working. Each child will have a private, comfortable room, and will be kept separate from other ill children to avoid any spread of infection.
Parents are free to call or visit children anytime during the stay.
This program is not designed to meet the needs of children with chronic illnesses who may require more specialized care. Trained Pediatric Caregivers Routine care will be provided by staff who have been specially trained by the pediatric staff at Children's Hospital and Children's Home Care. Parents will receive a written report of the child's day. Medications brought from home will be given by a registered nurse, who will also assess each child's condition and contact a parent if necessary. A registered nurse and a resident physician will always be on call.