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The Hospital Experience
We have the same goal as the patient families who put their trust in us: to ensure that your child receives the absolute best care possible. Whether your child has yet to be born or is headed off to college, we aim for the best-case scenario for each of the more than 250,000 patients who come to us from the region and across the country.
Here's a snapshot of what you can expect when you trust us with your child's care.
If your child has to stay in the hospital, you'll probably have lots of questions — and that's okay. Whether your child's stay at Children's is scheduled or unexpected, our goal is to make sure you understand what to expect and feel as comfortable as possible. While every child's inpatient experience is unique, here's an idea of what to expect — and how to prepare for — your child's hospital stay at Children's.
Our Specialty Pediatric Center — the largest center of its kind in the region with over 50 pediatric specialty clinics. Here's what our Specialty Pediatric Center has to offer, and what to expect during an outpatient visit.
Winter Health Program
Help keep your family healthy this cold and flu season by ensuring everyone receives vaccines to help prevent again the flu and whooping cough. Read more.
Cafeteria, WiFi, Gift Shop & Amenities
In order to make your child's visit or stay as comfortable as possible, Children's offers a variety of amenities — including a cafeteria, easy-to-access WiFi, and gift shop.
At Children's, being here for our patients and families goes beyond excellent medical care. We offer a range of support services to address emotional, spiritual, financial, developmental, educational, and other needs that your child or your family might have throughout an inpatient stay or outpatient visit.
Children's support services are here to meet the needs of patients, parents, and siblings.
Lactation Consultations & The Milk Depot
Pastoral & Spiritual Care
Sibling Support
Billing, Medical Records & Insurance
Children's opened in 1948 with the goal of providing care for all children — regardless of a family's ability to pay. That commitment hasn't changed. This includes help with understanding and paying medical bills, breaking down insurance information, and providing easy access to your child's medical records.
Where To Eat And Shop
When your child needs an extended visit, you may want to step out for a meal or know where the nearest shops are. Here's information on where to eat, shop, and stay in Omaha.
Visiting Omaha
Here's an outline of general instructions that typically apply for every patient heading home.
Thank a Staff Member
Did a staff member provide exceptional care? Would you like to send them a thank you note or nominate them for an award? If so, please complete the following form.
I would like to:*
Nominate staff member for award
Staff Member's Name*
Staff member's role*
Registered Nurse (RN)Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Physician, Medical Doctor (MD)Nurse Practitioner (NP)Physicians Assistant (PA)Respiratory TherapistRehabilitation services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy)Phlebotomist (Lab Tech)Food Service, Nutritional Services, DietaryHousekeeping (Environmental Services)ReceptionistChild LifePharmacist (Pharmacy)Radiology TechnicianSocial WorkerCase ManagerLactation ConsultantChaplainOther (please specify)
Area where the exceptional care or service occurred*
Patient RegistrationEmergency Room4th Floor Med/Surg5th Floor Med/Surg6th Floor Med/SurgShort Stay UnitNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)Children's Physician ClinicsSPC: Specialty Pediatric ClinicsSurgical ServicesOther (please specify)
Send a thank you note to a staff member
Is the staff member a nurse (RN)?
DAISY Award - Please describe the nominee's extraordinary commitment to patient-centered care
DAISY Award recipients personify Children's Hospital & Medical Center's remarkable patient experience. These individuals consistently demonstrate excellence through clinical expertise, extraordinary service and compassionate care and are recognized as outstanding role mosels in the nursing community.
ABOUT THE DAISY FOUNDATION The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the Barnes family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. The DAISY Foundation is dedicated to funding research to help fight diseases of the immune system, like the one that struck Patrick, and supporting ITP patients and their families. Having been touched by the remarkable care demonstrated by nurses during Patrick's illness, the Barnes family made it their mission to recognize exceptional nurses around the country.
WHAT IS THE DAISY AWARD? The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards excellence in nursing. It was crated by The DAISY Foundation to recognize the clinical skills, extraordinary compassion and care exhibited by nurses every day. The award is given monthly to outstanding licensed nursing professionals in hundreds of hospitals across the United States.
The DAISY Award recipient will be recognized with a framed certificate, a DAISY Award signature lapel pin and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled "A Healer's Touch." Additionally, the unit or department of the recipient will receive cinnamon rolls - a favorite of Patrick's during his illness - with the sentiment that the heavenly aroma will remind them how special they are and how important their work is.
Helping Hands Award - Please share your story
The HELPING HANDS AWARD, developed by the Professional Advancement Council and the Clinical Nurse Advisory Council, recognizes excellence in non-nursing, clinical and support staff.
The HELPING HANDS AWARD recognizes non-nursing, clinical or support staff who:
Model extraordinary behavior
Demonstrate trust, compassion, respect, and ethical behavior
Motivate staff to reach better outcomes for themselves and for their patients
Support the organization, the community and the profession
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