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Audio and video monitoring
St. Jude staff might use a monitor to make sure your child is safe in their room. Learn when and why we use this and how we protect your privacy.
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Helping babies and toddlers sleep safely
Using the right bed for your child promotes sleep safety. Learn about sleep safety for infants and toddlers.
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Helping your child sleep on their own
Learn to help your child sleep in their own bed at St. Jude and at home.
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IV pump safety for patients
Learn about what the IV pump is, how it is used, and guidelines for safe use.
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Positive patient ID
We put a patient identification (ID) armband on your child at St. Jude to make sure we give the correct care. Learn about “positive patient identification” and how you can help.
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Preventing falls
The risk of falling is greater in the hospital than in the home. Learn how to prevent falls while you are at St. Jude.
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Preventing falls in outpatient areas
Certain situations and medical conditions can increase your risk of falling. Learn how to prevent falls.
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Preventing pressure injuries
Learn about pressure injuries, how they can harm your child, and how to prevent them.
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Safety in the home
Certain medical conditions can increase your child's risk of injury in the home. Learn more about safety in the home.
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St. Jude Campus Safety
Learn how you can help St. Jude Security maintain a safe health care environment for all patient families, visitors and employees.
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Suicide precautions
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is committed to keeping you, your child, and the St. Jude staff safe. Learn what we do if we believe your child might hurt themselves or others.
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Tennessee law: Child safety in cars
Find the right car seat for your child, get answers to common questions, and read important safety information.
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Throwing away sharp objects safely
Sharp objects can cause injury, illness and pollution. Follow a list of simple steps to throw away needles, syringes and other sharp objects safely.
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Travel after sedation or anesthesia
Learn more about the risks of traveling after sedation or anesthesia. If problems occur, you may not be able to get your child help right away.
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Treatment risks if pregnant
In recent years, girls have started having menstrual periods at younger ages. For this reason, it is St. Jude policy to screen girls for pregnancy starting at age 10. Medical tests and treatments can severely harm (hurt) an unborn child.
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Use of restraints
Restraints may be used when other ways to keep your child safe do not work. Staff remove them as soon as your child is safe without them. Learn more.