PEDIATRIC UNIT

Our pediatric unit at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical center offers a caring environment that encourages the participation of parents in the health care of their children. We host a special pre-admitting program in which the child and family are introduced to their own case manager, who coordinates care throughout their stay.

Medical social workers and discharge planners are available to address any concerns, should they arise. They will also help coordinate post-hospital care; provide community care referrals and emotional support for the family.

At PVHMC, pediatricians (specially trained physicians) and nurses who specialize in the care of children, use the most advanced technology available to ensure calm, healing environment. To help ease children’s fears of treatment and technologically advanced machines, a colorful jungle theme has been incorporated into the unit. Hand painted by a PVHMC Pediatric nurse, it is very welcoming to our small patients. To help add a measure of comfort, sleep chairs are in each room allow parents to be with their child for overnight stays.

The pediatric unit provides diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of medical conditions, including:

• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Infectious diseases
• Orthopedic disorders and injuries
• Respiratory diseases
• Sleep disorders

A unit inclusive pediatric day surgery area is also available for youngsters in need of surgical treatment.

 Pediatric Unit Visiting Guidelines

• Parents, (foster parent) may visit at any time. 
• One parent, or parent substitute (grandparent, foster parent, designated adult relative) may spend the night at the bedside.
• One parent, or parent substitute must be present when visitors are present.
• Siblings may visit for two hours per day during general visiting hours. 
• Siblings will not be allowed to visit patient in isolation. 
• Siblings and visitors will be screened for signs and symptoms of illness, or exposure to communicable disease within the last 2 weeks.
• All visitors must identify themselves and sign in before visiting.
• Siblings and children may not be left unattended in the playroom, waiting room, or hospital lobby

For more information on the Pediatric Unit or Pediatric Surgery at PVHMC, please call (909) 865-9858.