Welcome to Hasbro Children's Hospital
Your Child's Stay
 We
encourage you to be honest with your child about staying in the
hospital. Explain why the hospital visit is necessary and what your
child can expect during his or her stay. Let your child know that
you will be there whenever you can and that the hospital staff really
cares.
To help your child, you can also talk about some of the recreational
things available at the hospital, including the playroom, games,
activities and hospital school. If you have other children at home,
they may worry about their brother's or sister's hospital stay.
Be sure they also understand what is happening, and let them know
they are welcome to visit. If you plan to bring a child under the
age of five, please talk to your child's nurse before bringing them
in.
As a parent, you may have many questions.
- Medications
While staying in the hospital, do not give your child any
medication that he or she had been taking at home, including prescriptions,
over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal remedies. All
medicine your child takes in the hospital is prescribed by your
child's doctor, prepared by registered pharmacists and administered
by our nursing staff. It is important that your child's medical
care is well coordinated.
- Identification Bracelets
Your child will wear an identification bracelet during his or
her stay. This bracelet contains important information and must
not be removed until your child leaves the hospital. The child's
parent or guardian also must wear an identification bracelet.
Wearing the bracelet will allow you to enter the hospital or your
child's room at any time of day or night. Please wear the bracelet
until your child leaves the hospital.
- Personal Items
While your child is staying with us, we will provide pajamas,
slippers, a toothbrush and toothpaste. If your child feels more
comfortable in his or her own nightclothes or wants to use a toothbrush
from home, you may bring them. We encourage you to bring a favorite
blanket, stuffed animal, doll or other personal item for your
child. These special reminders of home are very comforting to
children. Please try to keep track of these items when the room
is being cleaned.
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