Pediatric Safety Prevention Tips
Read the safety prevention tips below to learn how to help keep your child safe during their hospital stay.
How To Keep Your Child Safe While In The Hospital
Preventing Falls
Children of all ages are at risk of falls, accidents, and injuries when they are in the hospital. This risk increases the younger they are.
Preventing a New Infection
Everyone in a hospital is at risk for an infection. Getting an infection in the hospital could lead to a longer hospital stay and other more serious complications.
Preventing Bladder Catheter Injury
Learn how to prevent injury to your child if they have a catheter in their bladder to remove urine.
IV, PICC or Central Line Care
Maintaining a clean line is important to prevent infection and keep your child healthy. These tips explain what you can do to ensure your child's line is clean and safe.
Preventing a Medication Error
Making your child's care team aware of their current medications, any known allergies and more is crucial to help prevent medication errors.
Preventing Skin Injuries
During a hospital stay, children can develop wounds on their skin like sores or rashes. If not treated properly, these can lead to a dangerous infection.
