If your child has been admitted to a Pediatric Center at an HCA Virginia hospital, you can take comfort in knowing that they are surrounded by a compassionate and highly skilled team of specialists.
The team has specialized training and certification in pediatrics and includes pediatricians, hospitalists, nurses, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists, registered dieticians, pharmacists and case managers/social workers. Doctors from a variety of specialties are available to evaluate a child's condition and consult on treatment.
Pediatric Hospitalists
Pediatric hospitalists are doctors who work in the hospital rather than in private practice. Many pediatricians and family doctors rely on our hospitalist services when their patients are in the hospital to provide them with expert care around the clock. Pediatric hospitalists provide regular updates to your regular physician about your child's progress and help transition care back to your regular doctor when your child leaves the hospital.
Pediatric hospitalists provide many benefits to children and their families because they are:
- Already familiar with the hospital and care team - knowledge that leads to improved patient results
- Available and experienced to respond quickly to inpatient emergencies
- Ready to answer questions from patients and their families
- Able to coordinate specialized treatment by partnering with primary care physicians
- Available to instruct parents on the use of any special equipment or medications their child may need upon returning home
- In the hospital and on the pediatric floor 24/7
Pediatric Nurses
Highly skilled pediatric nurses are at the heart of our devoted care team. All of our pediatric nurses are certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Most are nationally certified and have achieved a high level of expertise in caring for hospitalized children. They are committed to working closely with parents to ensure children receive the highest quality of care.