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Information for Patients/Families |
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The staff at All Children’s Hospital realizes that having a child in the
hospital is a very stressful event that affects each member of the family – and
we know it’s even more so with the threat of a hurricane. We want to assure you
that we remain here to serve your child and family.
Your child’s physician may facilitate discharge prior to the storm so
that you have adequate time to prepare your home and family. Discharge
will only occur when it is safe for your child. Please help us help
those who must stay by having a plan to go home, or to other shelter, as soon as
possible. If your child needs to remain hospitalized we will remain staffed to
continue to provide care to your child – that is why we are here.
If
evacuation is required for your home area, we strongly encourage you to make
evacuation plans for your family. Please remember that All Children's Hospital
is not an evacuation shelter. If you will be with us in this emergency
situation, here are some guidelines that we ask you to consider:
- IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY: If there are no other alternatives
for your family to evacuate while your child is hospitalized, we will
accommodate your immediate family only (patient’s parents and, if necessary,
siblings). Other adults should seek shelter elsewhere. Alternatives
are always best.
- CAFETERIA: Our cafeteria will provide sufficient meals
during the evacuation period.
- SHOWERS/BATHROOM: You will have access to shower/bathroom
facilities to maintain adequate levels of personal care. Please be patient –
these facilities are limited.
- SUPERVISION OF YOUR CHILDREN: It is your
responsibility to provide direct supervision to your
non-hospitalized children at all times in the areas that you have been
directed to stay.
- PETS: Pets will not be allowed on hospital premises, including
personal cars.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Feel free to bring sleeping bags or blankets and pillows for your family.
Space is limited so please, no large air mattresses.
- Changes of clothes.
- Medications
- Toiletries, including towels and soap.
- Toys and activities for your children and yourselves.
- Please label all your belongings. It is best to keep valuables
elsewhere.
If you have questions regarding our emergency status please contact the
Nursing Director on your child’s floor. When activated you may also call the
All Children’s Command Center at 727-767-8970 or 8232.
If a storm should hit our area our priorities will be always taking care of the
medical needs of our patients and keeping everyone safe. Patience and calm are
key to accomplishing those priorities. Please be assured that in this difficult
time all of our resources, both human and material, are dedicated to our mission
of serving All Children
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