The information book - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

Coming to hospital: what to bring...
Your child might need to be admitted to Goulburn Valley Health at some stage
throughout their treatment. Here’s a list of things you and your child might
need:
For your child
• Pyjamas and slippers (or equivalent)
• Favourite toy or security items. Please select
toys carefully as space is limited
• Toiletries – toothpaste, toothbrush, soap,
shampoo
• Infant needs – the Children’s Ward supplies
nappies, wipes and baby bottles/teats (please
bring Avent baby bottles/teats if using them)
• Videos/DVDs clearly labelled with your child’s
name
• Please bring any medications that your child is
currently taking.
For yourself if staying
overnight
• Clothes
• Pillow
• Toiletries
• Meals for 1 parent will
be provided
The Children’s Ward
The Children’s Ward at Goulburn Valley Health is a general children’s ward
caring for children and adolescents with a variety of illnesses. The ward is
located in the Avram Children’s Wing of the hospital and has 24 beds in total.
There are four single rooms known as isolation rooms. When possible, your
child will be nursed in one of these rooms whilst an inpatient on the Children’s
Ward.
How the ward works
The Children’s Ward can be a very busy and noisy place. The ward aims to
be child and family friendly, encouraging and supporting parents/caregivers
to participate in your child’s care and decision-making. The Children’s Ward
has a rest period from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm each day, other than that we try
to be as flexible as possible with routines. Please discuss your child’s normal
routines (eg sleeping times etc) with the nursing staff so that these can be
accommodated during your child’s stay.
Sec.2.3:4 Your child’s regional hospital
Updated March 2011