In the event the unexpected happens, we’ve prepared a brief guide to help you know what to do.

 

Drive to Fairview’s Emergency Department entrance. Because there is no need for a pre-signed consent form, just come on in. Please let the guard know you are visiting the Pediatric Emergency Department. You’ll be able to park for free in the emergency department parking lot.

 

Inside the hospital, go to the Pediatric Emergency Department located to the left of Fairview’s Emergency Department. As you report in to the Pediatric Emergency Department’s reception area, try to remain calm. Your child will be watching your reaction to all the unfamiliar sights and sounds. Your calm demeanor will help relieve stress for you both.

 

Our new Pediatric Emergency Department keeps kids isolated from the often faster-paced, critical environment of the adult Emergency Department. This calmer, family-friendly environment will help until a staff member greets you in the reception area. Kids will be seen according to severity, this is called triage. Children will be brought into their examination room and registration will occur at bedside.

 

Upon registration, a general consent will be completed. If you are not the child’s primary caregiver, we will make every attempt to contact the primary caregiver for consent. Be assured that no child will be denied necessary treatment.

 

Next an initial assessment and triage will be completed. This will include your child’s chief complaint, medical history, surgical history, if any, immunizations, and discussion of any known allergies, medications, or preexisting conditions. If possible, bring any information you might have regarding this data.

 

During this time, you and your child may see a variety of medical professionals including physician specialists, lab and x-ray technicians, or respiratory therapists. After all diagnostic information is completed, an Emergency Pediatric Physician will visit your child to evaluate and treat him or her. Finally, a decision for discharge or admission will occur.

 

During the entire process, remember our specially trained pediatric nurses are your advocates. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or inform them of any changes in your child’s condition during your visit.