On the Coast – Families Issue 96 I October/November 2019 | Page 11

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital’s “Caring
for Kids” is a program created for our
smallest patients and their families who
are under the care of Dr Shashi Singh – Ear
Nose and Throat surgeon.
Children admitted to Brisbane Water
Private Hospital not only experience a
warm, personal and professional stay but
have an interactive “special” children’s
admission. Often first time visitors to the
hospital we want to ensure the memory is
pleasant and as anxious free as possible for
the child and their family, Kathy Beverley,
CEO says.
All team members from Reception,
Nursing, Theatre and Catering participate in
the day, by dressing up to ensure the “magic”
is not lost along the way and to reassure the
child and family of what to expect.
The interactive program commences
with admission where our large range of
Teddy Bears sitting at reception greet the
children on arrival. Once admitted they
choose a bear to keep them company
through out their stay and to take home
the following day.
Private rooms are individually named
and decorated to suit each child, whether
it is rainbows, unicorns, spacemen or
dinosaurs. Super heroes and princess
posters adorn the walls and team
members dressed up as lady bugs and
bees create an atmosphere of friendliness
and warmth.
Free meals are provided for the parents
staying overnight with their children while
our littlest patients can enjoy a never
ending supply of ice cream, jelly, custard
and zooper doopers in every possible
flavour.
Bravery awards are given
and photos are taken so our
star patients can show family
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