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Center for Children's Surgery—
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:
