The information book - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

Coming to hospital: what to bring...
Your child might need to be admitted to the Bendigo Hospital at some stage
throughout their treatment. Here’s a list of things you and your child might need:
For your child
• Day clothes
• Pyjamas
• Favourite toys and security items –
dummies, teddy, blanket. Please select
toys carefully as space is limited
• Toiletries – soap, tooth brush, toothpaste
• Nappies and wipes, if needed
• Headphones
• Please bring any medications that your
child is currently taking
For yourself if staying
overnight
• Clothes
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Towel
• Toiletries
• Headphones
• Spare change for the
telephone
• Food and drink*
*We have facilities to store a small amount of food and drink in the kitchen.
Please ensure all personal food and drink are clearly labelled.
The ward
The Child and Adolescent Unit at Bendigo Health is located on level 1 in the
Hyatt building. The unit has 14 beds, 6 of which are in single rooms.
How the ward works
The ward is like a household. There are routines and specific ways of doing
things. The mornings are often busy with organising and doing treatments and
procedures. The afternoons are quieter and can be a good time for your child
to rest. Even though there are some routines that cannot be changed, please
discuss your child’s care and routines with your child’s nurse. We try to be as
flexible as possible.
The ward cares for children at different stages of their treatment. Some children
are relatively well, others may be very sick. The ward staff manage things so
that every child gets the best possible treatment.
Sec.2.8:2 Your child’s regional hospital
Updated March 2011