Pediatric & Neonatal Social Services
Pediatric & Neonatal Social Services at Sunrise Children’s Hospital has dedicated pediatric and neonatal social workers providing skilled, compassionate services in all pediatric inpatient areas, the Pediatric Dialysis & Outpatient Unit, the Pediatric Emergency Department, & Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Family-centered services offered to children and families include:
- Patient and family assessments with referrals to appropriate resources
- Crisis intervention and support related to hospitalization and illness, including problem solving and coping strategies for families
- Assistance with applicable financial programs
- Injury prevention and illness-related educational interventions
- Links to an extensive network of national, state and local community agencies and resources
- Bereavement interventions and support
To reach a pediatric social worker, please call 702-731-8753. To reach an NICU social worker, please call 702-731-8374.
Pediatric and NICU Case Management & Discharge Planning
Case management is the process of coordinating resources that will help you continue to care for your child in your home based on their individual needs. The discharge planning process actually begins at the time of your child’s admission to Sunrise Children’s Hospital. Members of your child’s healthcare team, including the physicians and nurses will work closely with you and your child to prepare for any discharge needs, including arranging medically necessary home nursing care and home medical equipment.
Here are some suggestions to help you prepare for this day:
- Let your nurse or doctor know of any problems you identify associated with going home.
- Make sure your child’s nurse has all of your contact numbers so that we may notify you of your child’s discharge or to discuss any special home care needs identified by a member of your child’s healthcare team.
- Be available to take your child home on discharge day. If you need a work excuse letter, please let your child’s nurse know.
- Anticipate any special transportation needs and make those arrangements
- Be prepared to give your nurse or physician the name, number and address of the pharmacy your family uses, as well as any preferences you have for home care services.
To reach a pediatric case manager, please call the Case Management Department 702-731-8134. To reach an NICU case manager, please call 731-8775.
SCAN Team
The SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Team at Sunrise Children’s Hospital is a multi-disciplinary group of professionals specializing in identifying and evaluating suspected victims of child abuse. The team includes pediatric emergency department physicians, a child abuse physician specialist, nurses, pediatric social workers, child life specialists and members of the community from law enforcement, child protective services and the district attorney’s offices. Investigators utilize space in the department to interview children and speak to caregivers.
Our health care staff members collect potential evidence during a comprehensive medical examination performed by a physician or advanced practice nurse. If you suspect your child is a victim of child physical or sexual abuse, report it to the Clark County Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 399-0081 or contact the Pediatric Emergency Department at 702-731-8181 for further assistance.
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