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Patient Care Unit Pediatric Services

We appreciate your presence and encourage your participation in your child’s care.   You play an import role in your child’s recover. We know your child’s admission is stressful for the entire family and our team is sensitive to the many concerns you may have regarding your child’s care.   We are here to support not only your child but your entire family. We encourage you to ask questions to better understand your child’s illness and plan of care.

During your Child’s Hospital Stay

• We encourage you to stay with your child.  
• Please check in at the nurse’s station when entering or leaving the unit.
• Please let a nurse know if you are leaving your child unattended in their room.
• Siblings under the age of 18 may not be left alone in the room with a patient.
• We limit visitors to 4 at one time.
• You may be asked to step out of the room for procedures or emergencies.  
• We encourage you to ask questions about your child’s care.

Your Care Team

• Our team is lead by full time Pediatric Hospitalist, Dr. Kathy Reynolds.
• Your child’s care team will be comprised of a physician and a nurse responsible for coordinating your child’s care.
• Pharmacists, respiratory therapists, care tech and many other specialists will aid in your child’s care
• Our pediatric specialists include: a pediatric urologist, pediatric cardiologist, pediatric orthopedist and…
• The nursing staff work 12 hour shifts with the change of shift between 7am and 7:45am and the evening change occurring between 7pm and 7:45pm.
• All hospital staff is required to wear VVMC identification badges.   Do not leave your child in the care of persons not showing proper ID.

Parent/Guardian Information

• Parents may visit anytime, 24 hours per day.
• We encourage one parent or caregiver to remain with the patient throughout the hospital stay.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• Regular visitor hours are from 10am to 8pm.  Please only allow healthy visitors in your child’s room.
• Our rooms are semi-private; if your child has a roommate, please respect their privacy.
• A sleeper/recliner (when possible a bed) will be provided for one parent.   The restroom and shower are available for your use.
• Cell phones may be used.   Please be respectful of the patients and care team when using cell phones.
• To reach a patient through our switch board, dial 970-476-3451.
• Please ensure side rails or crib rails are up if you leave the room.

Nutrition & Food Services

Weekdays:
Breakfast 7:30am - 9am
Lunch 11am - 2pm
Dinner & After noon snacks 2:45pm - 7pm

Weekends:  
Lunch 11:30am - 2:00pm

Fresh coffee is available in the kitchen along with a microwave and refrigerator for your use.  Please label your food and remove it from the refrigerator when you go home.

The pharmacy and gift shop are in the lobby.   They offer some snacks, toiletries etc.

No latex balloons are allowed in the hospital.