Patient Safety Educational Materials

  • 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.

  • Helping babies and toddlers sleep safely

    Using the right bed for your child promotes sleep safety. Learn about sleep safety for infants and toddlers.

  • Helping your child sleep on their own

    Learn to help your child sleep in their own bed at St. Jude and at home.

  • IV pump safety for patients

    Learn about what the IV pump is, how it is used, and guidelines for safe use.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Preventing falls in outpatient areas

    Certain situations and medical conditions can increase your risk of falling. Learn how to prevent falls.

  • Preventing pressure injuries

    Learn about pressure injuries, how they can harm your child, and how to prevent them.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tennessee law: Child safety in cars

    Find the right car seat for your child, get answers to common questions, and read important safety information.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Wound vac therapy

    A wound vac is a treatment that helps wounds heal faster. Learn how to use one and when to ask for help.

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