Plan Your Visit
Getting Started
To make your child’s stay safe and comfortable, we recommend following the guidelines below.
What To Bring
- Insurance information
- Social Security number
- Immunization records
- List of medications and allergies
- Emergency contact information
- Any prescribed therapeutic equipment (wheelchair, splints, etc.)
Clothing
The kids get dressed every day! Due to limited storage, please bring four days’ worth of clothing. Label each item with his or her name in permanent marker. Ranken Jordan can do patient laundry but if you choose to do your child’s laundry, please pick up dirty clothing from the patient room by 8:30pm daily. We recommend loose fitting, comfortable play clothes for indoors and outdoors:
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Shoes
- Pants/shorts
- A jacket or winter coat if appropriate
- Shirts
Ranken Jordan has clothes available for your child to borrow if they run out or need to be changed. Our kids love to do fun things, we expect them to get messy!
Personal Items
We appreciate your help with maintaining the items at your child’s bedside to 1 container of toys and 1 container of clothes. Container dimensions: 11.5” H / 13” L / 11.5” W. Anything that does not fit in the 2 bins will be sent home. Thank you for your cooperation.
Toys
Ranken Jordan has numerous developmentally appropriate toys for your child to borrow while they are inpatient. Please reach out to a member of your care team if your child needs any toys. Please label any personal toys, & limit toys to 1 provided container. Container dimension 11.5” H / 13” L / 11.5” W Container dimension 11.5” H / 13” L / 11.5” W
What Not To Bring (For Patient Safety Reasons)
- Stuffed animals
- Pillows from home
- Latex balloons or flowers
- “R” rated movies
- Movies, CDs, games, books or other items that promote violence, alcohol or drugs
- Concealed weapons, including firearms
- Alcohol and drugs
We appreciate your help with maintaining the items at your child’s bedside to 1 container of toys and 1 container of clothes. Container dimensions: 11.5” H / 13” L / 11.5” W . Anything that does not fit in the 2 bins will be sent home. Thank you for your cooperation!
Participation in Patient Care
Ranken Jordan recognizes the important role of parents, guardians, and caregivers. Please participate in providing care as much as possible!
Our complete caregiver training will help you develop the skills and confidence necessary to support and care for your child’s medical needs at home.
During caregiver training it may be difficult to supervise your child’s siblings. Please prearrange to bring an adult over the age of 18 who can care for your other children while you are learning about your child’s medical care.
Educational Services
Overnight Accommodations
For those who choose to stay overnight, one adult is allowed after visiting hours. Showering is available in the locker rooms on the 2nd floor of the East Wing; if needed, please see a staff member for assistance.
Caregiver/Family Laundry Room
- Located on the 2nd Floor East across from locker rooms
- For caregiver use only
- Caregivers should not launder patient belongings, only their personal belongings
- Caregivers can sign up on the laundry room door for a time
- Please be respectful of others and keep within your timeframe
- Only use the approved laundry detergent (ALL Free and Clear Liquid).
- If supplies need to be replenished, please contact a staff member.
- Empty lint trap after every use
- Make staff aware if you notice any issues with the washer or dryer
Internet Access and Phone Calls
Ranken Jordan is happy to provide wireless internet access for visitors throughout the hospital. Connection information is available at the front desk. Please do not share electronic devices with patients other than your own.
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“I still think about how Ranken Jordan changed my life.”
— Kiland Sampa, Inpatient Jul-Nov 2013, Outpatient Dec 2013-Dec 2014