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02/10 Compassionate Care

Tampa General ’s Children’s Medical Center (CMC) is designed just for pediatric patients and their families. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to caring for children and provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and rehabilitative services for infants, children and adolescents. Compassionate Care

The environment within From emergency services to pediatric the Children’s Medical rehabilitation,the Children's Medical Center delivers Center is designed with specialized care tailored exclusively to pediatric children and their families patients.Pediatric specialties include: in mind.With 50 beds in Cardiology (non-invasive) Neurosurgery private and semi-private Critical Care Ophthalmology rooms, comfort and Emergency Medicine Orthopedics convenience are evident Endocrinology Pathology with TVs,DVD players and Gastroenterology Plastic Surgery chairs that convert to beds Hematology Pulmonology for parents. Infectious Diseases Radiology Neonatology Rehab/Physiatry Certified child life specialists provide activities to meet Nephrology Surgery the psychological and social needs of hospitalized Neurology Transplantation (kidney) children.Supervised medical play helps prepare children for tests,procedures and surgery and also reduces their Families are considered stress.Child life specialists may go into surgery with an important part of the children to ease their fears.Upon request,tours of the CMC healthcare team. Children’s Medical Center are provided in preparation for We encourage their a hospital stay. involvement and welcome parents to be Because Tampa General Hospital serves as the primary with their children teaching hospital for the University of South 24-hours a day.One parent may sleep at the child's College of Medicine, resident physicians and nursing bedside at night and healthy brothers and sisters are students may be involved in patient care within the encouraged to visit. CMC. These physicians and students work under The Children’s Medical Center stresses an integrated the direct supervision of attending physicians and approach to care that addresses children’s nurse preceptors. psychological,social and developmental needs in addition to medical treatment.Team members include pediatricians,pediatric specialists,pediatric surgeons, neonatal and pediatric advanced registered nurse practitioners,child life specialists,pharmacists and pediatric respiratory,speech,physical,and occupational therapists. Specialized Services

From Trauma to Rehabilitation, the Children’s Medical Center delivers specialized care tailored exclusively to pediatric patients. Specialized Services

Our services include:

Pediatric Pediatric Transplantation Emergency Care Established in 1983, the CMC’s kidney transplantation & program is one of just five in Florida and is the busiest Because children are in West Central Florida. Our program exceeds national different from adults, survival rates. they have their own specialized emergency room with equipment Pediatric Surgery designed just for them. Our state-approved pediatric The CMC offers a full range of in- and outpatient trauma referral center is staffed with physicians and pediatric surgeries, including procedures for: nurses who specialize in pediatric emergency • all congenital anomalies of the head, neck, medicine. As a trauma center,specialists, including thorax, abdomen, and perineum pediatric surgeons and pediatric neurosurgeons, • all solid tumors of childhood provide the highest level of trauma care for children. • vascular access Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) • pediatric endocrine disorders This nine-bed unit is dedicated to the most critically ill • pediatric injuries and trauma or injured children. Our PICU is one of just a few • neonatal hemorrhages and cysts statewide that provides continuous renal replacement • brain and spinal cord tumors, vascular therapies (CRRT). malformation and intractable epilepsy • cerebral palsy,spasticity and movement disorders Pediatric Rehabilitation Program • trauma Children who have brain, spinal cord or other We provide evaluation and treatment for constructive neurological injuries receive rehabilitation services in or corrective surgery to improve the appearance the Children's Medical Center.TGH is one of just three Florida Department of Health designated pediatric and/or formation of body parts affected by birth brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation centers in defects, injuries, disease, or abnormal growth and the state. A pediatric gym equipped with child-sized development. rehabilitation equipment allows young rehab patients to work on developing strength, coordination, balance, and cognitive skills.The following pediatric rehabilitation programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF): brain injury rehabilitation, comprehensive inpatient, interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation, and spinal cord system of care. Specialized Services

Pediatric Dialysis American Burn The Children’s Medical Center’s seven-bed dialysis Association/American unit provides both hemodialysis and peritoneal College of Surgeons. dialysis for children who require special treatment for This distinction means chronic kidney problems or kidney transplants. the center has met School teachers on staff in the Children's Medical stringent guidelines Center’s Cynthia Wells King School provide schooling for patient care for patients while they’re receiving dialysis. Social procedures, facilities workers and dietitians specializing in pediatrics also and staffing. Our burn provide services for these patients.The CMC is a CMS program has also (Children’s Medical Services) sponsored received disease- comprehensive kidney failure center. specific certification from The Joint Commission. Pediatric Burn Program The care of our pediatric burn patients continues at Children with burns and other serious skin wounds our Outpatient Hand and Burn therapy center receive care within the CMC’s Pediatric Intensive located in South Tampa. Occupational therapists Care Unit from a multi-disciplinary burn care team develop an individualized treatment program that specializes in burn treatment.TGH is one of designed to meet the specific needs of each just four burn centers in Florida and the first burn child. Customized pressure therapy garments are center in the state to earn Verification by the also made. Once discharged, our pediatric patients are invited to attend Camp Hopetake, a weeklong summer camp for children who have survived burn injuries. Tampa General Hospital and Tampa firefighters and paramedics sponsor the camp. Specialized Services

Neonatal Neonatal Transport Team Intensive Care Our neonatal transport team travels aboard TGH’s Unit (NICU) medical helicopters or via ambulance to provide Premature infants and care during transport.This team includes a critically ill newborns registered nurse and a respiratory therapist, are cared for in the specially trained to stabilize and transfer sick Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Neonatologists from the newborns to Tampa General from other University of South Florida College of Medicine and in the region. nurses trained in neonatal critical care staff our Level III NICU. (Level III is the highest rating available.) Parents are welcome to visit their infants 24-hours a day.Tampa General is one of just 11 Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers designated by the State of Florida to deliver the highest level of medical care to premature and sick infants and to women with high- risk pregnancies. Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Tampa General is one of just eight hospitals in Florida that provides extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a life-saving treatment for newborns with severe breathing difficulties. Similar to a heart-lung bypass machine, ECMO allows an infant’s lungs to rest and heal while the machine exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide in the infant's blood. Integrative Medicine The Integrative Medicine Program works with pediatric patients and their families to provide relief from pain, anxiety,nausea, and stress using age-appropriate mind-body therapies.Therapies may include calming touch, soothing images, and relaxing music. Dedicated Team

As a leading academic medical center,our healthcare team is comprised of the highest-caliber professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible medical care in an atmosphere that attends to children’s psychological,social,andpsychological,social and developmental needs. Our designation as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognizes our excellence in nursing care. Dedicated Team

Our team includes: Physicians RNs caring for pediatric Physicians who care for our pediatric patients include: inpatients are certified pediatricians, pediatric specialists, intensivists, in pediatric advanced pediatric surgeons, pediatric neurosurgeons, life support and RNs in neonatologists, physiatrists and hospitalists. Many of the NICU are certified our pediatricians and pediatric specialists are full- in neonatal time faculty or hold faculty appointments at the resuscitation. University of South Florida College of Medicine.To Pediatric Social locate a physician on-staff at TGH,call our PhysicianFinder Referral Service at 1-800-822-DOCS Workers Working with patients, (3627). families, medical and Neonatal and Pediatric Advanced nursing staff, and social Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) service agencies, these Nurse practicioners are registered nurses with professionals help ensure the proper financial, advanced training who work with physicians in the psychological or medical assistance patients may need medical management of newborns, children and after discharge. adolescents. Schoolteachers Nursing Educators Teachers from the Hillsborough County School These professionals provide educational programs System staff the Cynthia Wells King School in the on aspects of pediatric care for nurses and Children’s Medical Center and work with children in nursing students.This allows our nursing staff to grades K–12 who will miss at least 15 days of school. constantly upgrade their skills and provide high- These teachers coordinate and maintain homebound level, progressive nursing care. teaching following hospitalization.They work with local and out-of-county teachers to help patients keep Registered Nurses (RN) up with their studies. In addition to patient care Child Life Specialists duties, RNs The Children’s Medical Center and Tampa Bay work with Lightning Playroom are staffed by certified child life physicians in specialists who provide structured and unstructured developing play activities to meet children’s psychological and care plans for social needs and reduce the stress of being in the each patient. hospital. Dedicated Team

Pediatric Pharmacists Pastoral Care Dispensing medicine for children requires an Hospital chaplains are available 24-hours a day to expert knowledge of pediatric medications and provide religious and spiritual counseling for dosages. Our pediatric pharmacy is staffed by patients, families and hospital staff. fellowship-trained pharmacists. Patient Representatives Pediatric Occupational and Our patient representatives can answer many Physical Therapists questions during your child’s hospitalization. Children with impaired movement due to injury, They can be reached at ext. 7249. Services they illness, or birth defects work with physical and/or provide include: occupational therapists to improve or regain • Comfort and personal support services muscle strength, tone and control. • Assistance with hotel accommodations Pediatric Speech Therapists • Hospital and community resources Diagnosis and therapy for children with speech or • Notary services for hospital related services swallowing disorders caused by injury, illness, or • Answering questions related to hospital birth defects is provided by pediatric speech rules and regulations therapists. • Patient advocacy Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Clinical Dietitian Registered respiratory therapists are specially Under a physician’s trained to treat pediatric patients and assist in the order, the clinical diagnosis and treatment of breathing problems. dietitian assesses They also provide education to patients and families patients’ body related to respiratory procedures and diseases. chemistry levels and develops nutritional programs to promote Psychologists healing and manage patients' illnesses through Psychologists help patients and families cope with nutrition. the emotions associated with their illnesses or hospitalizations. Catering to You Associate This member of the dietary staff helps patients Case Manager select their meals and personally delivers them. The CMC’s dedicated case manager is a liaison Based in the Children’s Medical Center, the between the hospital and insurance companies and Catering to You associate is available to provide participates in discharge planning for patients. menus and snacks suited to individual patients’ tastes and dietary limitations, including selections from our Food Court. Information for Parents

From creating comfortable surroundings to providing academic support, the Children’s Medical Center has many valuable resources for parents, patients and families. Information for Parents

Ronald McDonald House maintains this Web page.To safeguard patients’ The Ronald McDonald House provides a home- privacy,CMC staff cannot set up or maintain away-from-home for families of children being CarePages for patients.Ask your nurse for more treated in the CMC. details about the service or visit www.tgh.org. Lightning Playroom Free Wireless Internet Access Furnished by a generous donation from the Patients and visitors with wireless-enabled devices National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, can access free Internet service from the CMC or the Lightning Playroom any location within TGH. in the CMC gives kids a PhysicianFinder stress-free place to play This free referral service will help find a physician and socialize with other on staff at TGH who can meet your needs. Call 1- children. No medical 800-822-DOCS or visit www.tgh.org. procedures are permitted in the playroom! Parent Lounge Furnished with comfortable seating, a TV, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and well-stocked refrigerator and pantry, the lounge is a place to relax – not far from your child's room. CarePages CarePages is a free service offered to patients of Tampa For additional information about Tampa General General Hospital.This Hospital’s Children's Medical Center, please visit service allows you to us online at www.tgh.org. create private personalized Web pages to keep family and friends informed about your child’s hospitalization.The patient or their family