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Purposeful rounding

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Your child’s safety and care are our first priority. We believe that by having one of our team members check on patients hourly, we can make sure they are safe and comfortable. You will see one of us in your child’s room frequently during their waking hours. We will always want to check on your child’s:

  • Comfort – Do they need help moving to a different position? Is everything within reach? Is the temperature and the environment what the patient needs?
  • Personal needs – Does your child need to use the bathroom while we are here? Anything else the patient needs?
  • Pain level – How is your child’s pain and the child’s need for relief?

You can certainly call us between visits, but we wanted you to know that we will be regularly checking on your child. If at any time during their stay you have a question or concern, please let your child’s nurse or the nurse manager on the unit know so we can address it.

Bedside shift report

Another way we surround your child with care is nurse-to-nurse communication with you at each change of shift, at your child's bedside. This allows the three of you to collaborate on the next steps in your child’s care. With your approval, your loved ones are also welcome to join these discussions, which typically occur daily between 6:45 and 7:15, both in the morning and in the evening. We encourage you to ask questions and share your preferences during these bedside shift reports.