What to bring
Upon admission, you are encouraged to bring items that will help make you and your child more comfortable during their stay at KHCC. For the safety of our patients, please note that bringing fresh flowers or live plants is not permitted, as well as getting food from outside the hospital. If you have questions about what is appropriate to bring into the hospital, feel free to discuss all items with the clinic nurse who will be glad to provide you with the information along with the hospital rules & regulations. Upon admission, the following list of items may be helpful:
· Magazines, short stories, Crossword puzzle books, Playing cards
· Hats, caps, turbans or scarves
· Coloring books and drawing paper
· Computer
· Radio/cassette player/CD player or portable DVD player
· Clothing for you and your child to last 7–10 days.
· A small number of comfort items for your child, such as a blanket or toys. (Only smooth-surfaced, easy-to-wash toys are allowed in inpatient rooms. If your child needs a small blanket or cloth toy for comfort, discuss this with your KHCC doctor. If allowed, these items will need regular washing.)
· Photographs of family, friends and pets to help your child cope with homesickness
· Your child’s robe and slippers.
· Extra supplies of prescription medications for anyone coming with the patient (Be prepared for an extended stay, just in case)
· Prescription medications for the patient
For chemotherapy protocols in the outpatient clinic, the following items may be helpful:
· Computer and internet server
· School books or homework papers to be finished while receiving chemotherapy
We also offer psycho-social service, which you can read more about here.