The information book - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

If the food on the menu does not suit your child there are other selections
available, please ask your nurse or discuss with the food monitor (the person
who collects the menus). There is a limited supply of snacks /drinks available
from the ward kitchen.
You are welcome to bring you child’s favourite meals from home. We ask that
if food is brought in, it be stored according to safe food handling guidelines.
Television
The hospital provides a television in most patient rooms. A private company
administers this and a representative visits the ward daily. No private
televisions, videos, and other electrical appliances are to be brought onto
the ward. Please ask nursing staff on arrival if you would like the television
connected. We also have “Starlight machines” that have a selection of movies
and games. DVD players are also available.
Parents meals
Parents are free to use our kitchen facilities however we do ask that you
clean up after yourself. Continental breakfast is provided for boarding parents.
Tea and coffee making facilities are also available. Unless you are breastfeeding
meals are not provided for parents. You are welcome to use our cafeteria
located on the ground floor near lifts. Hours of operation are 12 noon to
1.30 pm for lunch and 5 pm to 6.30 pm for dinner Monday to Friday. There is
also a kiosk situated in the main foyer of the hospital with a variety of snacks
available open from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm. On weekends meals are available at
the kiosk from 12noon to 1.30 pm and in the evening from 5.00 pm to 6.30
pm. You may also bring food from home, which may be stored in the fridge
in the ward kitchen. Once again we ask that you follow safe food handling
procedures and also ensure that all food is clearly marked with your name.
Parent sleeping facilities
One parent is able to stay with your child overnight. We provide a single foldout
bed, which is set up beside your child’s bed. Linen is provided for your stay.
In the mornings we ask that you pack up your bed.
Showers & toilet facilities
Parents may use the ward’s shower and toilet facilities. You will be shown
these when you are given a tour of the ward. There are also toilets available in
the corridor down from the Allied Health reception area. We ask that parents
shower before 7.30 or after the morning showers are completed.
Sec.2.6:4 Your child’s regional hospital
Updated March 2011