Pediatric Care Is
a Family Affair
We encourage your questions and welcome you as a partner
in your child’s care. As the parent or guardian designated
to stay at the hospital during your child’s stay,
you are a guest in our house. Our style of specialized medical
care and friendly interaction will provide peace of mind
for both you and your child.
Accommodations
When dedicated staff can provide care in an advanced medical
facility with all private rooms and room service dining, patients
have the best environment for excellent, personalized, compassionate
care.The 16-bed pediatric unit combines comfortable accommodations
and specialized medical care to provide peace of
mind for both you and your child. Every member of your child’s
care team is focused on your child’s recovery and well-being.
Each room has a cheerful ambiance of colorful beach scenes
that bring our gang of friendly “Beach Buddies”
to life.
Specialty Care from
a Pediatric Hospitalist
The pediatric hospitalist on staff consults with staff pediatricians
and coordinates care when requested. A hospitalist is a
doctor who specializes in the complexities of hospital care.
If your doctor requests the hospitalist’s services,
you will be notified prior to admission. When a child comes
through the TCH Emergency Department and is admitted to
the hospital, the hospitalist may also be called in to manage
care. The hospitalist will communicate with your child’s
pediatrician to keep them informed of your child’s
condition and to coordinate a smooth transition of care
at discharge.
Admission and Registration
Children can be scheduled for services in three ways:
• At the direction of a physician for a scheduled
overnight stay
• At the direction of a physician for an outpatient
procedure (testing or therapy)
• As the result of a visit to the Emergency Department.
Comprehensive Service
Pediatric services at TCH are designed to
provide general care for low acuity cases, especially digestive,
respiratory and infection diagnoses. Allowing you to have
a full-service pediatric center close to home is our goal.
Services include:
• Diagnostics
• Emergency Care
• Inpatient Medical Care
• Outpatient Care (Imaging, Laboratory, Rehabilitation
& Wound Care)
Diagnostic Services
Both inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services are available
through a variety of departments.
Laboratory: The outpatient laboratory
at TCH provides services such as: strep screens, urinalysis,
comprehensive chemistry profile complete blood cell counts,
endocrinology, microbiology and blood banking. Results are
provided to your physician in a timely manner.
Radiology: Radiologists and well-trained
technicians are available to support physicians in diagnosing
your child’s condition effectively and promptly.
Emergency Care
The Emergency Department at TCH has cared for children for
more than 25 years. Our 23-bed unit provides prompt triage,
diagnostic and medical services. A staff of specially trained
emergency physicians and nurses stand ready to care for
your child.
Rehabilitation Therapies
Our hospital provides a full range of comprehensive rehabilitation
including: physical, occupational and speech therapy services.
Therapists motivate children to enhance recovery and play
a key role in their recovery.
Wound Care
Occasionally, children will have wounds that take an unusually
long time to heal. These can be caused by traumatic injury,
infections or burns. The TCH outpatient Wound Healing Center
has received the Gold Seal certification from JCAHO and
provides excellent treatment for these and other cases.
