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Preparing for Your Child's Hospital Visit - Masada Private Hospital: What You Need to Know

Coming to hospital can feel overwhelming especially for children. We hope the following information helps you and your child feel more prepared before, during, and after your stay at Masada Private Hospital.

Before You Come to Hospital

Speak with Your Surgeon

• Make sure you have all the necessary information about your child's surgery or procedure from your surgeon.

Check with Our Business Office

• Contact us if you have questions about:
• Parking
• Overnight stays
• Other practical matters.

Who Can Stay Overnight

• One parent or carer is welcome to stay overnight. A recliner chair will be provided for your comfort.

Talk to Your Child

• Use simple, honest language to explain what's happening. Giving your child time to process and ask questions can help ease their anxiety.

Organise Discharge Pickup

Request Medical Certificate

Ask your surgeon or the hospital team if you need certificates for:

• Your workplace
• Your child's school or childcare

Packing List – What to Bring to Hospital

To help make your child's stay more comfortable, we recommend bringing the following:

For Your Child:

• A favourite comfort item, like a doll, teddy bear, or blanket
• A quiet activity such as a new colouring book, pencils, or a storybook
• Pyjamas or comfy sleepwear
• Toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, etc.
• A change of clothes for going home.

Note: After surgery, your child will need to rest. Please avoid bringing any energetic toys or games.

For the Parent/Carer Staying Overnight

• Toiletries and overnight essentials
• Comfortable clothes or pyjamas
• A book, magazine or quiet activity for yourself

Your Role as a Parent or Carer – Before and After Surgery

We understand that being with your child during surgery is important. Here's what you can expect:

Before Surgery – Going into Theatre

• You are welcome to accompany your child into the operating theatre.
• You'll be asked to wear special theatre clothing over your own clothes, you won't need to fully change.
• The theatre environment can be noisy and feel overwhelming, but please don't worry, our experienced nurses will be with you every step of the way to explain what's happening.
• You can stay with your child until they are asleep.

After Surgery – Recovery Room

• Once your child is in the recovery room and has woken up, we'll call you to come and be with them, please keep your phone with you and on silent or vibrate.
• Please follow the guidance of our recovery nurses, they have many years of experience in caring for children post-surgery and are here to help both you and your child.

Privacy and Confidentiality

• Everything that happens in hospital is confidential.
• We follow strict policies to protect your and your child's privacy.

Your Child's Comfort

• We want your child to feel safe, comfortable, and happy while here.
• Please encourage them to let us know if they need anything at all.

Going Home (Discharge Information)

Discharge Time

• 09:30AM

Before Leaving, Please:

• Make sure you've received your child's medications.
• Go through the discharge instructions with the nurse, and possibly the pharmacist.
• Ensure you understand the next steps and have the ward's contact number (in case you need help later).
• Please call your child's surgeon's room first for medical concerns.

Final Check:

• Pack all your belongings.
• Don't forget important items — especially your phone charger!