History of Children’s Ward

The Children’s Ward was open on December 9th, 1960 by Eunice Lady

Oakes, who was the major contributor at the time. Funds were also

donated by other community groups especially the Crippled Children’s

Fund.The ward was constructed by Public Works Department. The Hospital

School was established in 1979, the Family Room was constructed by the

Roman Catholic Diocese in 1994 and the Children’s ward Education Center

was established in December 2004.

Staff Development

. Mrs. Patricia Miller Brown – completed course in Child Health Care in 1988

. Mrs. Caffiene Brice Jn. Jacques completed Post Basic Certificate in Paediatric Nursing in 1994

. Ms. Rebecca Johnson completed Post Basic Certificate in Paediatrics Nursing in 1996

. Ms. Rebecca Johnson completed qualifications an Acute/Chronic Paediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2003

Vision Statement

“To provide excellence in health care to all children in an environment which is parent/patient friendly. This environment will be fostered by the training of all staff, co-management between nursing and medical staff, and allied health care professionals. Open communications with patient/relative and the professionals and increased involvement of parents in planning patient care will also be promoted.”

Mission Statement

“To provide holistic quality health care appropriate to the individual needs of all children and their families by a team of professionals committed to excellence in patient care; in an environment that fosters a productive partnership with patient and family.”

Executive Summary

The Pediatric Department continues to offer an exceptionally high level of

medical and nursing care services to children and their families who require

health care services. The Pediatric Department has a bed complement of

sixty (62) and comprises five units, and education room and the Hospital

School. The education room is utilized to provide educational sessions for

staff and clients and the Hospital School, affords school age children an

opportunity to continue their education during their hospitalization. Three

units East, West and Balcony accommodate patients ages six (6) months to

four (4) years old. The Nursery unit accommodates babies from newborns

up to five (5) months of age and the North unit accommodates children

between the ages of five (5) to twelve (12) years old. General Visiting hours

are: Monday – Friday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m and Sundays 3:00 p.m. – 5:30

p.m.

THE COLLEGE OF THE BAHAMAS

THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH NURSING

NURS 232/SECTION 2

MRS. ESTER JOLLY-SHERMAN

LONDERA BAIN

000-07-0504

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