The information book - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

Coming to hospital: what to bring...
Your child might need to be admitted to Ballarat Health Services (Ballarat Base
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 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)
• Please bring any medications that your child is
currently taking.
For yourself if staying
overnight
• Clothes
• Pillow
• Toiletries
• Food and drink
The Children’s Ward
The Children’s Ward at Ballarat Base Hospital is a general children’s ward
caring for children and adolescents with a variety of illnesses. The ward 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
does have specific routines and ways of doing things that at times cannot
be changed. 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.2.5:2 Your child’s regional hospital
Updated March 2011