Children at Mercy

Please ensure your child brings any special items e.g. bottle, nappies, favourite toy.

Children must be observed to ensure they do not eat or drink for 4 hours before their arrival at the hospital or as advised by the Surgeon or Anaesthetist.

If a child does eat or drink anything, please inform the nursing staff immediately.

 

Your child needs to bring with them:

• Own PJs if staying over night
• A special toy, blanket or book
• Own toiletries (including nappies if needed)
• Any inhalers or regularly used medications
• Bottles, formula or drinking cup if required

Most children are admitted to Mercy Hospital through the Day Surgery Unit (DSU).

From there your child will be taken to Theatre. Parents may accompany their child into the Operating Theatre and remain with him/her until he/she is asleep.

Following surgery your child will be returned to Day Surgery Unit (if a day stay patient) or to McAuley Ward (if a stay over patient).

Accommodation for Parent/Guardian

Accommodation in either a bed or lazy-boy chair is complimentary for one parent/guardian wishing to stay with a child under the age of 12. If your child is over 12, you will be charged a fee if you stay overnight. Meals are available to parents/guardians at a reasonable cost.

Visiting Hours

Parents/whanau are welcome to visit their child at any time.