IV pump safety for patientsDuring your child's treatment at St. Jude, she may spend many hours hooked to an IV (intravenous) pump. It is important for you to know what the pump is, how it is used, and some guidelines for its safe use.
Preventing fallsCertain situations and medical conditions can put your child at a greater risk for falling...
Preventing falls in outpatient areasThe staff of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital wants you to know that certain situations and medical conditions can put your child at a greater risk for falling. It is important for you to know these risks and to take action to prevent your child from being injured.
Safety in the homeSt. Jude wants you to know that certain
situations and medical conditions can increase your child’s risk of injury in the home.
Sleep safety for infants and toddlersUsing the right beds for patients younger than 36 months old helps ensure their safety and decreases their risk for infection. To help ensure your child’s safety, you need to understand the hospital’s policy for bed safety for infants and toddlers.
Tennessee law: Child safety in carsTennessee state law requires that all people riding in vehicles must wear safety belts. Children who are 8 years or younger or who are shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must sit in a child passenger restraint system, also known as a child safety seat.
Throwing away sharp objects safelyParents and other caregivers often use sharp objects, such as needles and syringes, to care for sick children at home. If these sharp objects are not thrown away safely, they can cause injury, illness, and pollution.
Use of restraintsSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital staff members work to provide comfort, security, and safety to your child in the least restrictive ways possible. There may be a time when we need to restrict your child’s freedom of movement for his own safety or to prevent your child from hurting himself or others.
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