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Children admitted
to this unit are treated for a wide variety of acute and chronic
illnesses. Treatment is multi-disciplinary and family centered.
Registered Nurses with a broad base of pediatric knowledge
apply principles of child growth and development to manage
daily patient care. Pediatric nurses are required to be certified
in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. The nurse plays a strong
role in patient advocacy, patient and family teaching, counseling,
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Parents
are encouraged to participate in their child's care and
spend the night at their child's bedside if they choose.
Each patient room is equipped with one sleeping chair. Siblings
are welcome to visit with adult supervision. Visitors in
good health are welcome to visit for short periods during
the day until 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are welcome to
visit, but if they have an illness that might spread to
other children, it is best they do not visit.
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A
playroom is available with toys and play equipment to provide
diversional activity during the child's hospital stay. The
television sets are VCR capable, and this unit has collected
many age-appropriate videos for the child to watch. Favorite
items from home may be brought in to make the stay more comfortable
such as: favorite blanket, videotape, book or toy, crayons,
pens, or stationary, pictures of family and friends |
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Meals
are provided to the children according to the physician order,
and snacks such as popsicles, ice cream, milk, Jell-O and
fruit juices are available throughout the day with the doctor
or nurse's permission. Some children are on special limited
diets as part of their treatment. Please check with the nurse
before giving your child any other foods. Your nurse can arrange
guest meals so that you can eat in your child's room; however,
cash payment is required for guest meals |
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Your
Child's Progress
Please have friends and relatives contact you for updates.
We will release information only to parents. Respect the privacy
of other patients and their families. Our staff cannot answer
question about other children.
Just
a reminder:
Careful hand washing is the best defense to prevent illness
or further complications. Wash your hands before and after
you hold your child. Please do not share toys between patients.
Do not pick up or hold other children, or give them food
or drinks.
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For More Information Contact:
Linda Blanc, RN Nurse Manager|
lblanc@jeffmem.com
304-728-8090
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Physicians/Providers
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