Tips for supporting parents in hospital
Help patients with connect with their children.
Access to good Wi-Fi for video calls
Suggest that the read chapters of books,
Remind them to send selfies a day
Preparation for their child’s visit
Make them feel safe (position chairs/ screens strategically). Be available for questions. Family room setting.
No child should ever be forced to visit. Accommodate this by making an art wall, music playlist
Write a note to the child. Or allow the patient to take a video of you waving and saying your name.
Ask patients to bring in kid’s favourite toy. Help them take photos around the clinic.
If appropriate invite the kids in to see, where their parent goes and to ask questions.