OUTSIDE Find a Doctor (888) 689-8273 www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org PRINTED ON PARTIALLY RECYCLED PAPER • 4.11-CH-08-00402 • UPDATED APRIL 2011 For Your Child’s Hospital Stay INSIDE For the Parents Dear Parent, I would like to thank you for choosing UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital for your child’s medical care. During your child’s stay with us, he or she will receive the highest quality medical care available from our dedicated and compassionate staff. We are proud to be one of the nation’s best hospitals and we hope that our professionalism and expertise will be felt by each and every family who has a child being treated here. We realize that hospitals can sometimes seem overwhelming, especially when your child is ill. This guide was developed to help you prepare for your child’s hospital stay, to inform you of all the services and facilities we offer and to make your child’s stay with us as smooth and comfortable as possible. Our exceptional doctors, nurses and other health care professionals all work together to bring your child the very best care possible. We realize that in today’s health care environment, parents have many choices for their children’s medical needs. It is our goal to meet your needs with a level of customer service that matches the world-class medical care your child receives at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Sincerely, Mark R. Laret Mark R. Laret Chief Executive Officer UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital 1 Welcome About this guide This booklet is designed to help you and your family prepare for your child’s hospital stay. Before your child’s arrival at the hospital, please take some time to read this information, discuss it with your family and friends, complete the medication list on page 28 and bring it with you when you come to the hospital. If you have any questions about your child’s admission, please call Admissions. About our hospital Familycentered care Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1553 UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is recognized as a leader in pediatric medicine, known for compassionate patient care as well as innovative and advanced technology. Our expertise covers virtually all pediatric specialties, including cancer, heart disease, organ transplantation, orthopedics, neurosciences and special services for mothers and their babies. As a teaching hospital, we provide special services not available at community hospitals. We are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best pediatric programs in the West and one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation. Our doctors not only have access to the latest technologies, they are often the ones who develop them. The caregivers at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital work together with families to create a healing environment and provide the best care for hospitalized children. This partnership between families and health care providers is based on the realization that everyone’s role is important and that what we do together is greater than what any of us can do alone. We consider the patient’s best interests as the foundation of our practice. We strive to consider the individual needs of each patient and family. We provide developmentally appropriate support to brothers and sisters. We are dedicated to establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with patients and families. We are committed to providing information and education to families. 2 We strive to create a physical environment that supports the needs of families. We support, whenever possible, families being together during the hospital stay. Our Family Advisory Council gives families a voice in decisions that affect patient care and family experiences. For more information on the Family Advisory Council, please call the Family Resource Room. Family Resource Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1410 Table of Contents Preparing for Your Child’s Stay Scheduling your child’s admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your health insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking, hospital locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What to bring to the hospital, Lodging for families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 4 5 During Your Child’s Stay Visiting and family participation, Patient rooms, Patient Room Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Environmental sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cell phones, Wireless devices, In-room telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Your Child’s Health Care Team Doctors and nursing staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 & 9 Other team members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Child Life Services Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Marie Wattis School, Sibling support, Specialty rooms, Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safety Tips Your child’s safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Special Services Special needs patients, Notary services, Interpreting services, In-room patient education . . .13 Family Amenities Family Resource Room, Food services, Showers, Breastfeeding rooms, Diaper changing . . . 14 ATM/banking services, Information and resources, Gift shop, Website, Other services . . . . . 15 Volunteer Services, Patient mail, Spiritual Care Services, Patient Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Your Child’s Privacy & Rights Patient privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Patient rights and responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 If Your Child Needs an Operation Meeting a pediatric surgeon, Insurance, Before the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Preparing for your child’s operation, If your child is already in the hospital, Blood Center, The day before the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The day of the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 After the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Preparing Your Child Talking to your child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 & 23 How you can help, How to help brothers and sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Preparing to Leave Discharge planning, Discharge checklist, Patient survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Phone Directory Important phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Maps and Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 & 27 Medication List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3 Preparing for Your Child’s Stay Scheduling your child’s admission Before your child is admitted to the hospital, an admissions counselor will call you to provide important information regarding your child’s hospital stay and answer your questions. Your child’s doctor also may schedule routine medical tests, such as laboratory tests or X-rays, prior to your child’s hospitalization. Other routine tests may be performed on the day of your child’s admission. Your health insurance Before scheduling your child’s admission, your child’s doctor’s office gets approval from your insurance company. An admissions counselor will call you before your child’s admission to review your insurance benefits. You also will be contacted if any payment will be due at the time of your child’s admission. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital will bill your insurance company directly. You will be billed for any part of your child’s hospital fees not covered by your insurance company. If you have any questions or financial concerns, please call Financial Counseling from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parking Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1553 Financial Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1966 Parking in the eight-level UCSF parking garage (see map on page 26) is $3.50 per hour, $28 daily maximum. This garage is open 24 hours a day. There are two garage entrances – one on the north side of Parnassus Avenue and another on Irving Street and Second Avenue, just east of Third Avenue. There is another garage located at 350 Parnassus Ave. This garage is only open Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fee is $4 every 30 minutes, $22 daily maximum. Metered street parking is very limited in the neighborhood and restricted to two hours in most areas. Please be aware of posted signs to avoid ticketing and towing. Families are encouraged to arrange rides to and from the hospital to avoid parking costs. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital offers complimentary parking for disabled patients with a valid handicapped placard. Simply ask at your child’s UCSF physician’s office or any of our information desks. Present the validation card and your handicapped placard as you exit the garage. Hospital locations UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital offers medical care at its Parnassus Heights site as well as several other locations (see map on page 27). In addition to our San Francisco sites, we have outreach clinics throughout Northern California and beyond, where we partner with other doctors and hospitals to provide patient care. See the list of all clinics by visiting our website at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/outreachclinics. 4 Patient Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 689-UCSF [8273] What to bring to the hospital Freshly laundered/cleaned belongings from home may help your child feel more comfortable while in the hospital. Some items you may want to bring with you include: Pajamas, robe and slippers A favorite blanket, pillow or stuffed animal Music, toys, pictures of family and friends Medical devices such as hearing aids, communication devices, crutches and wheelchairs A telephone calling card for long-distance calls since toll calls cannot be charged to your hospital bill Money for food and parking Cell phone chargers Please note: Please label all items with your child’s name Please do not bring valuables such as jewelry or large sums of cash Valuables brought to the hospital must be sent home with another family member or stored in a safe in the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital security office Please be aware that we cannot assume responsibility for the loss of items that are not deposited in the safe Bring a list of your child’s current medications; do not bring the medications to the hospital Lodging for families Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 885-7890 As part of our commitment to family-centered care, we make every effort to provide opportunities for parents to remain with their children while in the hospital. Accommodations may be available for one parent to stay overnight. You will be able to sleep either in your child’s room or in a nearby sleep room for parents. Your sleeping area may be shared with other parents. There is little storage space for parents’ belongings, so please bring only one small suitcase. When babies and children are in the hospital for more than a few days, we make every effort to arrange for families to be housed nearby in facilities such as Koret Family House and Ronald McDonald House, or in a local hotel or guesthouse. Social workers will do their best to assist you with housing. Please contact the family resource coordinator for housing assistance. Information on lodging can be found at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/accommodations. Family Resource Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-2016 5 During Your Child’s Stay Visiting and family participation Parents are especially important to their children during hospitalization. You are encouraged to visit at any time and participate in your child’s care to the extent that you feel comfortable. We consider immediate family to be the most important members of the health care team and we make every effort to support and encourage family participation in their child’s care. In the interest of protecting the privacy, safety and health of your children, all visitors are screened and will receive a visitors badge. Between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., all visitors must check in at the greeter’s desk in the elevator lobby on the patient’s floor. After 8 p.m., visitors must check in with the unit coordinator upon arrival in the patient care area. We ask that all visitors who have a fever, cough, sore throat, diarrhea or vomiting do not visit until they are well. At times of widespread flu or other infectious disease activity in the community, we may restrict younger visitors to protect our patients, their families and our staff. Please ask your child’s nurse for guidelines that apply to your child’s unit. Siblings of all ages are encouraged to visit. There may be times when visiting is limited. There is no supervision available for visiting children, including siblings, so you will need to make arrangements for their supervision. Patient rooms Our patient rooms were designed with children in mind and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital has both private and semi-private rooms. Rooms are assigned depending on availability and patient needs. Children take comfort in having a family member close by at all times. We have space for one parent to “room in” with his or her child in general care units. Other sleeping arrangements can be made for parents of children receiving intensive care. Patient Room Service Our patient meal program is called Room Service because, just like a hotel, we offer you the ability to choose what you want, when you want it. Your child’s doctor will order the appropriate diet for your child, based on his or her condition, age and medical needs. Room service is available between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. When you receive your child’s personalized Room Service menu, simply call 3-1345 to place your order, and within 40 minutes, the food will be at your child’s bedside. You may also place orders for delivery the following day. If you have made selections for your child that are restricted by the doctor, the diet clerk will assist you in making appropriate choices. There is no charge for this service for pediatric patients and new mothers. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies or food intolerances so that we can better serve you. If you have special requests or wish to bring food from home, please check with your child’s nurse. For your health and safety, there are guidelines for storing food brought from outside the hospital. 6 Environmental sustainability efforts UCSF has a robust sustainability program to ensure that we use the most environmentally safe processes to benefit the community’s air and water quality. We are making all attempts to reduce waste and recycle by asking staff, patients and visitors to observe patient room recycling signs. In addition, we have eliminated certain chemicals found in plastics, such as DEHP, to ensure the safety and health of our patients during their stay. Our food service strives to serve food products that are free of pesticides and added hormones. We compost almost all of our food waste and paper goods and ask for your support in all of these efforts. Cell phones and wireless devices Use of cellular telephones and wireless communications devices (PDAs, wireless network computers, etc.) is permitted in most areas of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, except in specific patient-care areas. Signs are clearly posted in areas where the use of these electronic devices is not permitted. Also, cell phones and other wireless communications devices must be turned off when within one foot of any electronic medical device in the hospital. As a courtesy to others, please limit your cell phone use, speak in a low voice and set the ringer to vibrate or low. To protect the privacy of others, you may not use camera phones or other cameras to take pictures within the hospital without the consent of those being photographed. In-room telephones Telephones are located at each bedside, except in critical care areas. Incoming calls can be received from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. You may place outgoing calls at any time. If you need a TTY or other assistive device, please let your child’s nurse know. Local calls Calls within the 415 area code are free of charge – Dial 9 + seven-digit local number To reach the hospital operator Dial 0, then press 0 again at the automated prompt To reach a toll-free number Calls to 800, 888, 866 and other toll-free area codes are free of charge Dial 9 + 1 + 800 + seven-digit number Long-distance calls Charges for calls outside the local area (415) are based on time of day, location called, duration of call and payment method. You can charge your call to: A calling card from your long-distance carrier American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, etc. A third party (e.g., your home telephone number) Long-distance calls within the United States Dial 7 + 0 + (Area Code) + seven-digit telephone number Long-distance calls to an international location Dial 7 + 0 + 0, then enter the international phone number (starting with 011) as instructed by the automated prompt Calling cards are sold at our gift shop in the Hospital lobby, near Elevator M. All long-distance services are provided by AT&T. 7 Your Child’s Health Care Team The people on the health care team Doctors Your child is cared for by a staff trained to meet the special needs of children and their families. Our philosophy is to care for the whole child, including his or her physical, emotional, developmental and social needs. Your role as parent or guardian is crucial in helping to restore your child’s health. The following are members of the hospital team. Your child’s doctor, sometimes referred to as an attending physician, is responsible for managing your child’s care. If necessary, your child’s doctor may consult with other specialists. Since UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is a teaching hospital, your child’s doctor will work together with fellows, residents and medical students who may also see your child. As a result, you receive the benefit of having a number of doctors working together with shared concerns for you and your child’s well-being. Attending physicians are members of the team who determine and supervise your child’s medical care. Attending physicians also teach other doctors to care for children. Your child will be assigned an attending physician. They change periodically, so please ask your nurse or doctor about the scheduled rotation of doctors on your child’s unit. Fellows are doctors who have completed their residency training and are now receiving advanced training in a pediatric specialty. Fellows work with an attending physician to provide your child’s care. Fellows help teach interns and residents under the guidance of attending physicians. Residents and interns are doctors completing training in pediatrics. They work under the guidance of attending physicians and fellows to provide your child’s care. Nursing staff Our nursing staff coordinates and provides care for your child and works with you in healing your child. All of our nurses have received special training in caring for children and their families. Nurses at the children’s hospital can be easily identified by their royal blue scrubs featuring an embroidered logo. Charge nurses are responsible for overseeing the nursing care on your child’s unit during a shift. Clinical nurse specialists are registered nurses with advanced education in special areas. These nurses help coordinate your child’s care and can teach you special skills to care for your child. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education in special areas. These nurses have training and skills in assessment, diagnosis and managing health needs in their specialty areas. Patient care managers are responsible for supervising all nursing care on every shift on your child’s unit. 8 Nursing staff (cont.) In addition to our nursing staff, other health professionals help to ensure that your child receives the highest quality care. Patient care assistants are trained to help nurses care for your child. They work under the supervision of a nurse and provide routine care activities, but they are unable to give medications. Patient support assistants help units stay clean and equipped. Unit coordinators provide clerical support, directions and answer questions. Other team members Child life specialists are experts in child development. They specialize in working with children and adolescents, helping them adjust to and understand the hospital environment. Case managers coordinate follow-up care in preparation for your child’s discharge and can help identify support services in your hometown area. Pediatric echocardiographers perform a non-invasive test using ultrasound, allowing the doctor to see how the heart’s chambers and valves are working. Interpreters provide patients and their families, as well as the health care team, with interpreter services for all languages, including sign language. If you need an interpreter, please tell your child’s nurse. Lactation specialists help mothers and babies breastfeed. If you have questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding, please ask your child’s nurse to contact them. Nutritionists offer guidance on nutrition to help your child grow and heal. Please contact your child’s nurse for consultation with a nutritionist. Pharmacists fill prescriptions ordered by the doctor and provide important information about your child’s medications. Radiology technologists perform X-rays, ultrasounds, CAT scans, MRI scans and other tests to help the health care team treat your child. Social workers provide counseling, information, referrals to community agencies and emotional support. They can help decrease stress and guide you and your family during your hospital stay. Spiritual Care Services staff are available for your family’s emotional, spiritual and religious needs. The Meditation Room is available for patients and families who would like a quiet place for meditation and prayer. It is located in the Hospital on Floor 1, near the Information Desk. Therapists are available in the areas of occupational, physical, respiratory and speech therapy to help children adapt to activities of daily living, breathing and speaking. UCSF Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team members include nurses, pediatricians and neonatal nurse practitioners who are specially trained and experienced in caring for babies and children who need to be transported by ground critical care ambulance or by air to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. 9 Child Life Services Overview Child Life Services helps children and families adjust to and understand hospitalization, illness or injury, and treatment. Child life specialists and teachers work closely with children, adolescents and their families to ensure that each child’s developmental, emotional and psychosocial needs are being met while they are cared for at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Child life specialists are available to help prepare children and adolescents for medical treatments and procedures. They use age-specific teaching tools such as models, dolls, medical equipment and pictures to explain treatment and procedures. Child life specialists also help children develop coping strategies like imagery, distraction and relaxation to reduce anxiety. In addition to many other supportive services, animal-assisted therapy helps children through the healing power of the child-dog bond. Our Canine Companions for Independence dog provides for a soft, mellow and affectionate presence that helps bridge the gap between home and hospital. Children may visit the dog daily in the playroom. Child Life Services offers a number of services designed to make the hospital experience as positive as possible for both patients and their families. These services include: Age-appropriate activities A school program Therapeutic play, including medical play Individualized explanations of medical tests, procedures and surgery Orientation to the hospital through tours and individualized play Family and sibling support programs Visits from community groups and celebrities Holiday celebrations Animal-assisted therapy Weekly bingo and other activities on Child Life’s closed-circuit television channel Education on growth and development, reactions to hospitalization and discharge 10 Child Life Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1203 Marie Wattis School Attending class is a normal part of childhood and we encourage children to continue their learning while in the hospital. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital has a classroom which offers educational support to all inpatient children and their brothers and sisters who are enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. The school program teachers are credentialed by the California Department of Education and will coordinate with your child’s school to ensure class requirements are met. They also can create independent study projects that meet California standards of education. The teachers work with children in the classroom which is located on Floor 7 near Elevator L, and also are available to work at the bedside of patients who are unable to attend classroom programming. Sibling support Specialty rooms Child life specialists also are available to provide emotional support for brothers and sisters, to encourage expression of feelings and to increase their understanding of the hospital environment. Siblings are welcome in all our rooms after receiving a health clearance and sticker from a nurse. If your child is unable to attend activities with other children, special times can be arranged in the following rooms to meet your child’s needs. Please check the schedule posted in your child’s room for programming hours. The Barry Bonds Family Foundation Playroom is a safe, stress-free place where children know they won’t face medical procedures. The playroom offers toys, arts and crafts, medical play and more for children of all ages and is staffed by child life specialists and trained volunteers. The All-Stars Technology Room and Deck, funded by All-Stars Helping Kids, provides children and adolescents with supervised Internet access and technology-related activities including video games, as well as creative activities like music and art. The deck offers children and families a quiet outdoor retreat. The Teen Lounge is available for patients and siblings 13 years of age and older. It is a place for teens to participate in activities, listen to music, play video games and socialize with other teens. Volunteers Family Advisory Council Volunteers, who are trained by Child Life staff, help supervise play spaces and spend time with children and adolescents when family members need to take a break. Whether playing a board game or reading a book aloud, our volunteers help kids feel like kids during their hospital stay. Parents or staff can contact Child Life Services to request a volunteer. At UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, we value the opinions and suggestions of families and believe that both staff and family bring unique knowledge, skills and experience to caring for a child. Our Family Advisory Council gives families a voice in decisions that affect patient care and family experiences. For more information about the Family Advisory Council, please contact the Family Resource Room. Family Resource Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1410 11 Safety Tips Your child’s safety No smoking, please UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is a smoke-free environment. As a leader in medicine, our knowledge about the hazards of tobacco use has led us to set the highest standard in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. As a result, UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital have no designated outdoor smoking areas and smoking is prohibited in or on all UCSF-owned or leased buildings, grounds, parking lots and sidewalks adjacent to the Parnassus Heights campus. Nicotine dependence treatment services are available to all patients and visitors, and participation in these treatment programs is encouraged. Call the Smoking Cessation Hotline to learn more. Smoking Cessation Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-9298 To protect all of our patients, no one who has a cold, flu, fever or diarrhea, is vomiting, or has been exposed to a contagious disease should visit the hospital. All health care workers and visitors who see your child should clean their hands with alcohol gel or soap and water upon entering and exiting your child’s room. If you’d like to confirm that our staff have clean hands before they examine your child, it’s OK to ask them. By asking, you’re helping us maintain our high standard of care. Each unit has a brief screening process for all visitors. Please check in at the greeter’s desk in the lobby as you exit the elevator on your child’s floor. Latex balloons are a choking hazard for young children and are not allowed on pediatric floors. Mylar balloons are acceptable and can be purchased in the gift shop. All UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital staff members are required to wear special photo identification badges with their names, position and assigned department. In addition, public access to certain areas such as the Center for Mothers and Newborns and the Well-Baby Nursery is limited to families and staff for those patients. You will be given more safety information upon your arrival. Safety is very important to us. We periodically hold fire and emergency preparedness drills to test safety equipment and educate all staff. If an alarm sounds while you are here, please stay calm and follow the instructions given by the staff. The UCSF Police Department and security officers work throughout the hospital and immediate neighborhoods to keep visitors and staff safe. You may call Security Services for an escort to your car if you are leaving the hospital after hours. After 8 p.m., visitors will need to sign in and receive identification badges in the Hospital on Floor 1 near Elevator M. Badges must be worn at all times while in the building. Security officers will screen everyone entering after hours. 12 Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 885-7890 Special Services Special needs patients UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital are committed to providing patients and visitors with reasonable accommodation and access to our facilities, services and equipment regardless of any disability. We provide assistance to help meet communication and physical access needs. If your child's hearing, speech or sight is impaired, or your child has any other disability, or if you require any special assistance, please let your provider, nurse, or a member of the Patient Relations staff know. TTYs are available for hospitalized patients who need them. Public payphones with TTYs are available in the Hospital lobby payphone areas and in Millberry Union at 500 Parnassus Ave. At UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, public payphone TTYs are available in the main lobby. The hospital also has a 24-hour TTY phone line, which can be reached by dialing (415) 885-3TTY. Other examples of assistance available include information upon request in Braille, large print, audio, email and assistive listening systems; accessible exam tables and scales; big button/Braille volume control; hearing-aid compatible speaker phones and adapted call systems; visual notification devices (door knockers); sign language interpreters; and other physical assistance. Notary services Interpreting services Volunteer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1196 Notary services are available by appointment for patients with health-related issues. Patient Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1936 Interpreters in many languages, including Spanish, Russian, Cantonese and Mandarin, are available for you and your child. We also can provide interpreters in American Sign Language (ASL). If your English is limited or if you or your child are speech- or hearing-impaired, please ask your child’s doctor to contact us so that we can arrange for an interpreter to assist you at no cost to you. In-room patient education Patient Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1936 Interpreter Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-2690 UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital provides an in-room patient education video system that features information on managing many conditions. The videos, featuring topics in both English and Spanish, run continuously and can be accessed via each hospital room’s television. The videos run on channel 49 on the hospital’s internal TV network. 13 Family Amenities Family Resource Room Food services The Moffitt Café and vending machines are on Floor 2 of the Moffitt wing of UCSF Medical Center. The café is a full-service eatery open from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, featuring an entrée station with daily specials, Grab-N-Go food, gourmet salads, sandwiches, sushi, made-to-order deli and grill items, and homemade soups plus an assortment of beverages. The Moffitt Café Express convenience store is located adjacent to the Moffitt Café. It has Grab-N-Go salads and sandwiches, pastries, and smoothies, and features a full line of Peet’s coffee, espresso drinks, and iced blended coffees. It is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.moffittcafe.org. Food and beverages can be ordered and pre-paid for guests using Food2Go at food2go.ucsf.edu and picked up at Moffitt Café Express. Food vending machines and microwave ovens can be found near the café and are available at all hours. Vending machines also are available on Floor 5 in the waiting area. Several restaurants are across the street in Millberry Union. Many other restaurants are nearby on Parnassus Avenue, Irving and Cole streets. The Family Resource Room on Floor 6 (L-603) has a list of neighborhood restaurants. Showers Showers are available for families of children in the hospital. Please bring your own personal toiletries. Please check with your child’s nurse for the nearest shower facility. Breastfeeding rooms Breastfeeding rooms are located throughout UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital; please ask a nurse to direct you to these rooms. Not all sick babies are able to breastfeed. Breast pump rooms are available for your convenience. Please ask your nurse or lactation consultant for any equipment, labels or instructions you might need. Freezers are available to store breast milk. Diaper changing 14 The Family Resource Room, located on Floor 6 near Elevator L in Room L-603, is a library of information and resources available for families about health, illness and coping with hospitalization. The room features a fax machine, computers with Internet access, jacks for laptop computers, phones and a copier to help families keep up with the demands of life outside of the hospital. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day. Diaper changing tables are available in the public restrooms on Floors 1, 6, 7 and 15. ATM/ banking services ATMs are located throughout the campus at: 400 Parnassus Ave., Medical Building 1, Floor 1 500 Parnassus Ave., Millberry Union, Floor B1 505 Parnassus Ave., Hospital, Floor 2, near Elevator M, inside the Café 350 Parnassus Ave., Medical Building 2, Floor 1 Information and resources The information desk is located in the Hospital on Floor 1. Information desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1664 Information and resources about health, illness and coping with hospitalization are available to families in the Family Resource Room located in UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital on Floor 6, Room L-603. Gift shop A gift shop is located in the Hospital on Floor 1 near Elevator M. It offers a wide selection of gift items, including candy, fresh flowers and plants, magazines, books, toys, greeting cards and phone calling cards. The gift shop is open every day of the year, including holidays, and all proceeds support patient and family amenities. You also may purchase a gift over the phone or via email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.ucsfhealth.org/giftshop. The staff will arrange to have gifts delivered to hospital patients. Website Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1845 The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital patient website at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org is a valuable resource for information about specific medical conditions, as well as our doctors and services. You can also generate and print customized driving directions to help get you to and around UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital by visiting the Pathway website at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/pathway. Other services Several services are located in Millberry Union, located directly across Parnassus Avenue from the Hospital. These include several eateries, ATMs, a florist, the University’s bookstore, a convenience store, and more. 15 Family Amenities (cont.) Volunteer Services Volunteer Services provides many services to patients and their families, including free movies to view in-room. Please call Volunteer Services or visit the Family Resource Room for a movie list. Patient mail Volunteer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1196 During your child’s hospital stay, mail will be delivered to your child’s room each day. For prompt delivery, please ask your family and friends to address letters and cards with your child’s name, room number and the words “Patient Mail” on the lower right corner of the envelope. Mail will be forwarded to your home address after your child is discharged. Our address is: UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital 505 Parnassus Ave., Box 0290 San Francisco, CA 94143-0290 Send a message to a patient by going to the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital website at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org and clicking on Contact a Patient. Spiritual Care Services Chaplains representing various faith traditions are available to patients and families around the clock. To request a chaplain visit, please notify your child’s nurse, or page the on-call chaplain at the number below. We also have a Meditation Room which is available to you and your family in the Hospital on Floor 1, near the information desk. Patient and Visitor Services We know that life can become stressful when you or a loved one enters the hospital. The Patient and Visitor Services team is committed to making your visit as comfortable as possible. Contact us with your requests for assistance. Some of the services provided are: general information; complimentary in-room services for patients; business services; entertainment, enrichment and shopping information; and special needs information and referral for visitors. Patient Relations Patient and Visitor Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-9234 Patient Relations provides services to ensure that your experience at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is a good one. If you or your child have a question or concern about your stay, please let us know. We suggest that you first discuss your concerns with your child’s nurse, the patient care manager and your child’s doctor. If your concern remains unresolved, the Patient Relations staff is available to help you reach a resolution or provide more information. 16 On-Call Chaplain (24/7 pager) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 443-2273 Patient Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1936 Your Child’s Privacy & Rights Patient privacy Everyone at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is committed to protecting you and your child’s privacy and confidentiality in accordance with federal and state and privacy laws and regulations (such as HIPAA and HITECH). For more information about how we use and safeguard your child’s protected health information, please refer to the UCSF Notice of Privacy Practices booklet. Additional copies are available in the Admissions and Registration areas. Patient rights and responsibilities Every patient has rights and responsibilities. They apply to all patients without regard to sex or sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; social, cultural, educational or religious background; language; ancestry, citizenship, national origin or race; color; medical condition; presence of mental or physical disability; marital status; or the source of payment for care. We encourage a partnership of mutual respect between you and your child’s health care team. We also encourage you and your designated representative to participate in discussions and decisions about your child’s care. It is our goal to help you understand all of the options, alternatives, risks and benefits. Please review the list of patient rights and responsibilities so that you understand both your rights and your responsibilities. If you have any questions, you may contact Patient Relations. Patient Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1936 17 If Your Child Needs an Operation Meeting a pediatric surgeon If your child needs an operation, you will be referred to a pediatric surgeon. The pediatric surgeon will meet with you to examine your child and make a recommendation regarding surgery. Pediatric surgeons specialize in a particular area of the body. The physician referring your child to the surgeon will direct you to the appropriate surgical specialty. Insurance Insurance requirement prior to the office visit Some insurance companies require that your child’s pediatrician obtain an authorization from your insurance company before your visit with the surgeon. It is your responsibility to make sure the authorization is issued before your child’s appointment. Office visits will be rescheduled if authorization is not received by the time of the appointment. Insurance requirement prior to the operation The surgeon’s office staff will contact your insurance company for authorization for the operation, if one is required. Before the operation If your child is scheduled for an operation, he or she will need to have a physical exam to make sure he or she is healthy enough for surgery. If your child is healthy with no chronic conditions, we ask that this exam be performed the week before the operation by your child’s pediatrician or by the surgeon during the pre-surgical clinic visit. If determined necessary by the surgeon, your child will need an appointment to be seen at the Pediatric Prepare Clinic for screening by an anesthesia care provider. The staff in the surgeon’s office will schedule the operation and notify you of the date and time you need to arrive at the hospital. You also will be instructed about when to stop giving your child food, liquids and medications. Some operations require a hospital stay and some do not. The surgeon’s office staff will tell you the anticipated length of the hospital stay, if needed. Every effort is made to honor the planned surgery schedule – however, if necessary, allowances must be made for unexpected or emergency situations. This may result in delays or, in rare circumstances, cancellations. Please be assured that if your child’s scheduled procedure/surgery is affected by an emergency situation, we will make every effort to accommodate you as soon as possible. Your child’s surgeon or surgical nurse will tell you if any blood needs to be drawn before the operation and whether this can be done at the hospital or at a lab near your home. While you are in the surgeon’s office or Pediatric Prepare Clinic, you will be asked to sign a form consenting to the operation. 18 Preparing for your child’s operation Operations can be frightening for both children and their families. Child life specialists are available to help ease the anxiety of surgical procedures. If your child is scheduled to be seen at the Pediatric Prepare Clinic, you will meet with a child life specialist during the appointment. You can also make an appointment to meet with a child life specialist by calling (415) 353-1203. If your child is in the hospital, the nursing staff can request a child life visit for pre-surgical preparation. A social worker is available to speak to you about specific needs your child or your family may have before and after the operation. Please ask the surgeon’s office staff for a referral to the social worker on the surgical service, or call (415) 353-2655. If you would like to meet with a chaplain before your child’s operation, please notify your child’s nurse or page the on-call chaplain at (415) 353-2273. A chaplain is available 24 hours a day. If your child is already in the hospital Sometimes children are already staying in the hospital when an operation is recommended. When this happens, the surgeon will meet with you and your child at the bedside to discuss the operation and answer your questions. Blood Center The Blood Center offers a variety of blood donation programs for UCSF patients and the donor community. These include directed donations, or giving blood for a specific patient. The Blood Center is located in Millberry Union on Floor B1 near Elevator D—on the same level as the ATMs. It is a walk-in clinic; no appointment is necessary. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The day before the operation Blood Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1809 Please check with the surgeon’s office to be certain you understand when to stop offering food, liquids and medications. It is very important that your child have an empty stomach before the operation. Withholding food and fluid is hard on young children, but it is very important. If your child eats or drinks too close to the time of the operation, the operation will have to be rescheduled. Anesthesia cannot be delivered safely to a child who has food or fluid in his or her stomach. To decrease the risk of developing an infection, bathe your child with soap the night before the scheduled surgery. If determined necessary by the surgeon, your child will need an appointment to be seen in the pre-anesthesia Pediatric Prepare Clinic, located in Medical Building 1 at 400 Parnassus Ave., Floor 3, Room A-334, for screening by an anesthesia care provider. If your child is ill If your child gets sick before the operation, please contact the surgeon’s office. The surgeon’s office staff may reschedule the operation to a future date when your child has recovered. 19 If Your Child Needs an Operation (cont.) The day of the operation When to arrive Please arrive approximately two hours ahead of the scheduled time of the operation if the surgery is scheduled at the hospital. For surgeries in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (Medical Building 1), patients are asked to arrive one hour prior to the procedure. Where to go for your child’s surgery Children’s surgeries are performed at two locations — at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and at Medical Building 1 across the street from the Hospital. Where to check in: Hospital – Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical Waiting Area, Hospital, 505 Parnassus Ave., Room M-104J Where to check in: Ambulatory Surgery Medical Building 1, ACC, 400 Parnassus Ave., Plaza Level, Room A-3 After you register, you will be directed to a waiting area. A nurse will call for your child shortly before the operation. You and your child will go to the pre-operative area where you will meet with the anesthesiologist and help your child change into hospital clothing. When the surgical team is ready, your child will be taken into the operating room and you will be asked to return to the family lounge. The surgeon will contact you in the family lounge immediately after the operation, tell you how your child is doing and let you know when you can see your child in the Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). 20 Hospital Admissions (Hospital, 505 Parnassus Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1553 Ambulatory Surgery Center (Medical Bldg. 1, 400 Parnassus Ave.) . (415) 353-2384 Pediatric Prepare Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1150 Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-2655 Surgical Family Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1231 Child Life Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1203 If Your Child Needs an Operation (cont.) After the operation Discharge from the hospital If your child is having minor surgery, he or she may be discharged home a few hours after the procedure. You will be given verbal and written information about your child’s post-operative care, dressing changes, bathing, pain management, returning to normal activities and follow-up appointments. If you still have questions once you go home, or if you are worried about your child’s recovery, call the surgeon’s office. If your child is to be admitted to the hospital, you may accompany your child from the recovery room to the hospital room. Caring for your child Up to 24 hours after the operation, anesthesia can cause nausea and even vomiting in children. Most children do better with fluids they choose and are not usually very hungry for a couple of days after the operation. The PACU (Post-anesthesia Care Unit) staff will let you know when your child can eat and drink. Children often have a slight fever — 99 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit — for one or two days after anesthesia; this is normal. A high fever — more than 100 degrees — a red wound, bleeding, vomiting or decreased urination may not be normal and you should call the surgeon’s office. Post-operative care Post-operative care varies depending on the type of operation your child has had. Specific instructions will be given to you about caring for your child at home and when to return to the surgeon’s office. If you have any questions, please ask your child’s surgeon or surgical nurse. Your child’s surgeon will give you a recommendation for an over-the-counter pain medication or a prescription. If your child is not comfortable at home, call the surgeon’s office for advice. Name of surgeon: Name of surgical nurse: Office phone: Other phone: 21 Preparing Your Child Talking to your child It is important that your child know what is going to happen before coming to the hospital. One of the first things many parents want to know is how to tell their children about the hospital. Child life specialists can help with this. We’ve also included some tips below. Your child may have many concerns about what will happen during the hospital stay or operation. Your child may want to know why the procedure is needed, how long it will take, how uncomfortable it will feel and when he or she can return home. Get all the information you can about your child’s procedure to help reassure your child and answer his or her questions. You may accompany your child to most procedures to provide emotional support. Fear of separation is a crucial issue for children, and even the youngest infants are helped by their parents’ presence. What should I tell my child? There is no “right way” for children or families to cope with a procedure or medical event. In general, it is best to: Ask your child what he or she knows about coming to the hospital. This is often a good place to begin the discussion. Give your child as much honest, simple and concrete information as he or she can understand. Older children and teens may have more detailed questions. Children need to know what their experience will be like. Focus on how things will feel, smell, sound and look. They don’t need information about procedures that they won’t experience directly. Let your child know which family member will stay with him or her in the hospital. Provide encouragement and support. Provide opportunities for play and expression of feelings. Discuss with your child ways that you might be able to make the hospital experience easier. For example: reading books, blowing bubbles or listening to music. When should I tell my child? The timing of discussions about procedures or surgeries will vary depending on your child’s age. Pre-school children, for example, do best with information a day or two before the event. Older children will need more time to think things through, talk it over and organize questions. Sometimes children and teens overhear conversations and may have questions and need explanations sooner. For age-specific information on how to prepare your child for surgery and hospitalization, please contact Child Life Services at the number below or visit www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/childlife. 22 Child Life Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1203 Talking to your child (cont.) How you can help When parents need to be away Leaving your child in the hospital, whether for a brief or more extended period, is an inevitable but often difficult part of hospitalization. You will need breaks and may need to go home or to work. It is helpful to tell your child when you are leaving. Parents may want to slip away unnoticed to avoid upsetting their child, but children may actually become more upset when they realize their parents have left. Children feel safer and more comfortable when they know what to expect. Leave specific information with your child’s nurse about when you will return and how you or a family member can be contacted. Staff are available to discuss how to make your time away easier. If you do need to leave, sometimes it helps to leave a personal item like clothing or a photo with your child. There are many ways you can help: Familiarize your child with the hospital setting by reading children’s books or going to the hospital website at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org. Honestly answer your child’s questions; children will lose trust if not told the truth. Encourage contact with school, family and friends. Provide lots of opportunities for your child or teen to play and express feelings about the hospital experience. Encourage your child or teen to help pack for the hospital. Some items you might want to include: A favorite game, toy and blanket Pictures of family, friends and pets How to help brothers and sisters Music, books or magazines Pajamas, robe, slippers Schoolwork Staff from Child Life Services, Social Work, Spiritual Care Services and Nursing can work directly with siblings to help them cope and understand why their brother or sister is here. You may find your children are having a difficult time adjusting and are displaying changes in behavior, mood, sleep patterns and school performance. Please share your concerns with us so that we can better support your family. Brothers and sisters of all patients are welcome here and are encouraged to use the Barry Bonds Family Foundation Playroom, Marie Wattis School, All-Stars Technology Room and Teen Lounge. Please check with your nurse or child life specialist about any restrictions. There are many ways you can help: Maintain your usual routines at home with familiar family members and friends Make daily contact with your children Give age-appropriate explanations and answers to their questions Encourage your children to visit their brother or sister in the hospital Provide play with dolls, puppets or drawing paper to help children express their feelings and act out the hospital experience Contact Child Life Services for other suggestions 23 Preparing to Leave Discharge planning Planning for your child’s discharge from the hospital and return home will begin soon after he or she is admitted. Staff members caring for your child will work closely with you, anticipating special needs that you may have such as nursing, physical therapy or occupational therapy, equipment, special medications and transportation from the hospital to home. Our Case Management/Social Work staff will help plan for your child’s discharge, make referrals to community resources if needed, coordinate insurance coverage and work with the home care coordinator if home care services are needed. Our nursing staff will teach you any special procedures and answer questions so that you understand your child’s home care needs at the time of discharge. Discharges are generally planned for 11 a.m. Please keep in mind that the day and time of your child’s discharge may change depending on his or her condition. If you anticipate a problem with transportation, please let your social worker or nurse know as soon as possible. Discharge checklist Before you leave the hospital, please review this checklist: Review any written instruction from your child’s doctor or nurse and be sure to ask any questions you have about medications, activities, treatments or care. Make sure you have scheduled any necessary follow-up appointments. Arrange for your child’s nurse or a hospital pharmacist to call or fax the pharmacy of your choice to fill any prescriptions. Please remove any valuables you may have stored in the hospital safe. Make sure you have a car seat if your child is less than 6 years of age or less than 60 pounds. Patient survey 24 Soon after your child leaves the hospital, you may receive a survey asking you to evaluate your child’s visit. We hope that you will take the time to complete the survey and return it. Your feedback will help us to continually improve our services. Phone Directory www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org Important phone numbers Admissions – Hospital, 505 Parnassus Ave., Room M-140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1553 All-Stars Technology Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1876 Ambulatory Surgery Center – Medical Building 1, 400 Parnassus Ave., Plaza Level . (415) 353-2384 Anesthesia Pre-Surgical Evaluation (Pediatric Prepare Clinic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1150 Barry Bonds Family Foundation Playroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1221 Blood Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1809 Child Life Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1203 Directions in multiple languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 476-2999 Family Resource Coordinator (for lodging, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-2016 Family Resource Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1410 Financial Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1966 Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1845 Heart and Vascular Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toll-free (877) 353-4325 Hospital Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1797 Information Desk – Hospital, 505 Parnassus Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1664 Interpreter Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-2690 Marie Wattis School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1310 Patient Care Units: • Heart and Vascular Center – Floor 7 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1631 • William H. Tooley Intensive Care Unit – Floor 15 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1565 • Children’s Medical Surgery Unit – Floor 6 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1921 • Children’s Oncology Unit – Floor 7 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1631 • Children’s Clinical Research Center (CCRC) – Floor 6 near Elevator L . . . . (415) 353-8744 • Children’s Intensive Care Unit – Floor 6 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1352 • Children’s Cardiac Intensive Care Unit – Floor 7 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1955 • Pediatric Transitional Care – Floor 7 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-9140 • Children’s Rehabilitation Gym – Floor 7 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1631 • Center for Mothers and Newborns – Floor 15 near Elevator L . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1787 Patient Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1936 Patient and Visitor Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-9234 Pediatric Prepare Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1150 Pediatric Pulmonary Function Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1858 Pediatric Sleep Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1957 Physician Referral Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toll-free (888) 689-8273 Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 885-7890 Smoking Cessation Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-9298 Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-2655 Spiritual Care Services (on-call chaplain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 443-2273 Surgical Family Lounge – Hospital, 505 Parnassus Ave., Room M-104J . . . . . .(415) 353-1231 Teen Lounge (evenings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1310 UCSF Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 476-1000 Volunteer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (415) 353-1196 25 UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and UCSF Medical Center Blvd . A rgu Medical Building 1 Medical Building 2 Hill P oint Millberry Union ay A ve. Staff Parking Parking Garage Kalmanovitz Library Car l S t. Hillw Koret Family House 3rd N- Ju dah ello Ave. 2 nd Mun i Ave. Ave. Ir vin g St . 4th 5t h 6th Ave. Ave. 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143 • (415) 476-1000 Juda h St . Parnassus Ave. UC Hall Clinical Sciences am S t. Parking Entrance Patient Drop–Off Patients may be dropped off at the circle drive in front of the hospital. 26 Wa y t er en lC rd St . Institute for Regeneration Medicine Kirkh Emergency Health Sciences East Willa Health Sciences West Parnas sus Av e. i ca School of Nursing Koret Vision Research Building Visit access.ucsf.edu for more information regarding accessibility features at UCSF at Parnassus Heights. Hospital and Benioff Children’s Hospital Medical Sciences Dental Clinics Accessibility Mental Health Services M ed 5t h Ave. Faculty Alumni House Public Parking See above for public parking locations. Primary access to the Parking Garage is on Irving Street. Valet Parking Valet parking is available in front of Medical Building 1, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., valets do not accept “new” cars but will retrieve cars up until 4:45 p.m. After 4:45 p.m., cars are retrieved by the patient/visitor by going to the H level. UCSF Shuttle Stop MUNI Bus Stop These lines stop on Parnassus Avenue: 43 – Masonic (wheelchair accessible) 6 – Parnassus MUNI N-Judah Light Rail MUNI streetcar line, N-Judah stops at 2nd Avenue and Irving Street. This route is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit MUNI’s website at www.sfmuni.com. UCSF Medical Center is part of the University of California, San Francisco. The medical center and University share facilities at the Parnassus Heights site. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is located in the Hospital on floors 6, 7 and 15. Site Locations Blvd. Marina s . o om / fr to ge d 3r St . h 5t St . h 2n St . ar . d St St . d . St h 7t St m St . . 80 . St d en ns S t . w To ing K . St el nn ha C UCSF at China Basin ry . n ya Br tS 7t h t. St . 4th St. Be r St St . so O UCSF at Mission Bay w . en s St . 16th St. 101 Mar iposa St. 280 3rd St. Miss ion St. UCSF at Parnassus Heights h 101 Guer rero St. Eureka 17th St. ke h ar M l Fo S. Van Ness Ave. k St . Freder ic . Carl St e. assus Av 10 t Duboce Ave. t tS 6t Oct avia Buena Vista Park 4t Turk St. e. Ga te Av Golden ss Av e. Va n Ne n St . Fr an kli St. Gough Parn St . Arguello 2nd 3rd 7th Ave. Kirkham St. 5th Ave. 19th Ave. D r. 20th Ave. Judah St. Fi llmore ve r Sunse t Blvd. 35th Ave. 46th Ave. 1 Irving St. r Dr. eza St. sso K ero St . Clay ton C ro y. Great Hw n St . Fell St . . Oak St Golden Gate Park Lincoln Way Di vis ad Fell St . Stanya Fulton St. ic Ave. Bal boa Blv d. St . Pierce . Scot t St Mason Geary Blvd. Arguello Blvd. 25th Ave. 35th Ave. 32nd Ave. 46th Ave. Park Presidio Blvd. 14th Ave. Euclid Ave. Clement St. UCSF at Mount Zion Wood California St. Lincoln Park Ave. Presidio St . Walnut . Laure l St Lake St. . Pine St ni a St . Califor . Pine St . Bush St . St Sutter . Post St Blvd. Gear y ll St . rre Fa O’ H ow 101 er ad 1 Av e. Pacific rc Av e St . oa dw ay lan d bu ba Presidio m ery St . Montgom Br lu Oa k Co id St. St. Br ln rd Lomba Lombard Em Lin co Bay St . Br idge St . Battery St. e Sansom To G olde n Ga te Ba y 101 Blv d. Maps and directions: www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/pathway Driving directions to UCSF at Parnassus Heights From the East Bay and Oakland Airport 1. Cross Bay Bridge (I–80 West), stay in 2nd lane from right 2. Exit right on 101 North / Golden Gate Bridge 3. Get in left lane and exit to Octavia Blvd. / Fell St. 4. Turn left on Fell St. 5. From far right lane, turn left on Stanyan St. 6. Turn right on Carl St., which becomes Irving St. 7. Turn left into UCSF Parking Garage on Irving St. From Marin County (Highway 101 South and 1 South) From San Francisco Airport and South Bay (Highway 101 North) 1. Cross Golden Gate Bridge, stay in far right lane 1. Approaching San Francisco, stay left 2. Exit 19th Ave. / Golden Gate Park onto CA–1 South 2. Exit left on 101 North / Golden Gate Bridge 2. Exit CA–1 North toward 19th Ave. / Golden Gate Bridge 3. From left lane, exit to Octavia Blvd. / Fell St. 3. Stay in the left lanes for 19th Ave. 4. Turn left on Fell St. 4. Turn right on Irving St. 5. From far right lane, turn left on Stanyan St. 5. Turn right into UCSF Parking Garage on Irving St. 3. Go through Golden Gate Park, where Park Presidio Dr. becomes 19th Ave. 4. Turn right on Judah St. 5. Turn right on 20th Ave. 6. Turn right on Irving St. 7. Turn right into UCSF Parking Garage on Irving St. 6. Turn right on Carl St., which becomes Irving St. From the Peninsula (I–280 North) 1. Approaching San Francisco, stay left 7. Turn left into UCSF Parking Garage on Irving St. 27 Medication List Please list below all prescription, non-prescription and over-thecounter medications your child is taking, including supplements, vitamins and herbal supplements and teas. DO NOT bring medications with you to the hospital unless your child’s doctor instructs you to do so. Drug name Dose How often your child takes it Why your child takes it Drug name Dose How often your child takes it Why your child takes it Drug name Dose How often your child takes it Why your child takes it Drug name Dose How often your child takes it Why your child takes it 28 INSIDE OUTSIDE Find a Doctor (888) 689-8273 www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org PRINTED ON PARTIALLY RECYCLED PAPER • 4.11-CH-08-00402 • UPDATED APRIL 2011 For Your Child’s Hospital Stay
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