check IDs

Many people will care for your child (doctors, nurses, aides), and these same people will care for many patients. To prevent errors:

• Ask to see the ID of everyone who comes into the room, so you know the name and job of the person caring for your child. If you do not see an ID, contact the nurse immediately.
  
• Speak up if hospital staff does not check your child’s ID. Any time staff enters the room to give medicine, transport your child, or perform procedures or treatments, tell them your child’s name and birth date. 

This may seem repetitive at times, but it helps ensure your child receives the correct care.