Coming to the Hospital...

Planning for your child's University Hospital stay and knowing what to expect will help you and your child feel more comfortable.

The following information will help you and your family in preparing for the procedure.

  • Call your insurance provider as soon as your procedure is scheduled
  • Complete all necessary insurance pre-authorization for diagnostic and medical treatment
  • Hospital staff will help arrange for any equipment or home care you may need

What to Bring and What to Arrange

  • Insurance information/cards and co-payments
  • List of your child's current medication
  • Loose fitting comfortable clothes including pajamas and slippers
  • One small suitcase. Space is limited so pack lightly
  • Favorite toy or blanket
  • A parent or guardian must be with a child during a procedure
  • Limit visitors to one or two people the day of admission

What to Leave At Home

  • Large sums of money and credit cards
  • Jewelry and other valuables. For safety, you will need to remove your child's jewelry before surgery
  • Make child care arrangements for small children to stay at home

Lodging

You may want to arrange to stay the night before your child's surgery or procedure in a local lodging, if you live more than 50 miles from University Hospital. Many area lodging facilities provide special rates for patients and their families. However, it is necessary to ask for these rates.

If you choose to use this service, arrangements may be made through our:

Driving & Parking

Driving and Parking and Maps to the Children's Hospital and Other Care Locations as well as Parking for Visitors and Patients.