Key Information for Your Child's Stay
pediatric response team
Special Support to Prevent Emergencies
During your child’s stay, you have access to a special service called the Pediatric Response Team. You can call this service, and a critical-care team will check on your child and provide help before there is a life-threatening emergency.
When to Call Pediatric Response
We consider you to be a vital member of your child’s care team. Please notify the medical team on the unit if you notice a change in your child’s:
- behavior or mental status (less active, irritable)
- breathing
- heart beat
If you are still concerned after an evaluation by the medical team, request the Pediatric Response Team.
How to Call Pediatric Response
Step 1: Dial 22 from any hospital phone and tell the operator, “I am a family member calling for a Pediatric Response Team.”
Step 2: Tell the operator your child’s unit and room number.
Step 3: The Pediatric Response Team will arrive within 15 minutes to assess your child.