When your child is hospitalized, it can be a confusing and scary time, and you may have a lot of questions like, "Are the lab results back?" "When is the doctor coming?"
While Cook Children's offers quality care, we know that parents are the best resource when it comes to their child. As such, nurses involve parents in shift to shift reports at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at the bedside, using the electronic medical record.
This practice provides an opportunity for parents to have a better understanding of the treatment plan and to ask questions and give feedback. When appropriate, depending on age and ability to understand, your child may also participate.
Involving families in the report process has improved communication and helps families take part in the plan of care.