Facilities and equipment for the care of pediatric patients in a community hospital. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Hospital Care.
Most children requiring hospitalization are admitted to community hospitals that vary significantly in their pediatric resources. The intent of this statement is to provide guidelines for furnishing and equipping a pediatric area in a community hospital.
D002648:Child; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010360:Patient Transfer; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D000078329:Workforce