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• What to bring to hospital
• What to leave at home

 

What to bring to hospital

Please ensure that all items are labelled.

For your baby:

• warm clothes - the hospital is a cool environment
• favourite toy and familiar object
• your baby's special teat, if they have one. We have disposable teats available for your use
• we supply ready-made S26 and Karicare formulas.

For your child:

• a change of pyjamas
• casual clothes
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• favourite toy, storybook, colouring pencils or games
• any special dietary formula.

For you - if you have to stay overnight:

• change of clothes - a washing machine and dryer are available for all parents in the Robertson Ward Parents' Lounge, Level 4, Woolworths Building
• toiletries
• food for yourself. Food and beverages may be purchased from the Working Wonders Cafe - located on the first floor next to the main entrance of the hospital. However, it is recommended you bring some food along with you in case you are unable to get downstairs to the cafe for long periods of time (staff are unable to purchase food from the cafe on your behalf).

Paperwork:

• list of medications your child is taking
• any relevant letters from your doctor
• relevant x-ray and pathology results
• Medicare card
• health insurance card
• health record book
• patient travel subsidiary scheme form
  
  

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What to leave at home

Valuables
Items of high monetary value should be left at home as there are no secure facilities available.

Electrical equipment
In the interests of safety, electrical equipment powered by mains electrical supply can not be used in the hospital unless proof of inspection by an electrician is provided beforehand. Battery operated equipment is preferred.

For more information, phone the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator on 07 3636 8164.

Hot drinks
For safety reasons, hot food and drinks must not be brought in to the ward area. Parent lounge facilities are available on each floor for meals and rest breaks.

Infection control
Anyone who has a cold, flu, fever, rash or diarrhoea, or has been exposed to a contagious disease and has not been immunised for that disease, should not visit the hospital.

Ride-on wheel toys
In the interests of safety, ride-on wheel toys are strictly prohibited within the hospital buildings and grounds. This includes scooters, bicycles, roller blades, tricycles and skateboards.

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