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Evergreen Hospital Medical Center

PROFILE
The Pediatric Department provides health services for children, ages newborn through adolescence, with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions including:

• Respiratory
• Infection
• Feeding Problems
• Hyperbilirubinemia
• Diabetes
• General Surgery

PATIENT CARE DELIVERY MODEL
Single-room, family-centered care tailored to the unique physical and emotional needs of children and families.  Features private suites with accommodations for parents. A pediatric play room is located on the unit.

TEAM MEMBERS
Pediatric nursing staff – specialty trained in pediatric nursing, and certified in PALS and NRP

Pediatric hospitalists – physicians from Seattle Children’s Hospital oversee care of pediatric patients, working closely and collaboratively with the child’s physician(s)

Other team members may include:

• Pediatricians and other Physicians from the community
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Lactation
• Occupational and Physical Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist
• Social Services
• Pharmacist

SCHEDULING PRACTICES
Staff scheduling provides 24/7 coverage  with staff working 12 hour shifts.

STAFF ORIENTATION
New hires attend a comprehensive pediatric unit orientation, as well as a general hospital orientation.

EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Educational opportunities are offered in the form of classes, in-services, on-line independent study and conferences.  Staff also have opportunities to participate in unit based committees, such as clinical advisory board, protocol development and parent advisory board.