Parents may participate in feeding, bathing, changing diapers, and administering medications, and sometimes measuring the child's intake and output of liquids and solids. Our primary concern is that you are comfortable with these activities. If because of other family obligations you are unable to participate, you can rest assured that your child is well cared for. Parents or guardians also have unlimited visiting hours. We encourage sibling and grandparent visits, but we ask that a few guidelines be followed to prevent infection and to ensure the age appropriates of visiting brothers and sisters.
Parents are welcome to stay overnight in a sleeper chair in the child's room.
We encourage you to use meal times as an opportunity for a break. If you prefer, you may have a guest tray delivered to your child's room. Provena Mercy Center offers the Child Life Program to help children better understand and deal with hospitalization. It provides educational experiences and prevents social and emotional isolation. There are two components to the program.