Family-friendly paediatric unit

MELOMED Tokai’s Paediatric Unit is a light, bright, friendly and sunny environment aimed at supporting a large population of families with children in the South Peninsula region, by supplying a conducive healthcare environment promoting improved infection control measures.

The 26 bed unit is very spacious and conducive to good healing with ample space for a parent staying with their child.

Melomed Tokai already has some favourable reports since its inception and received positive feedback from parents of patients complimenting the hospital and staff for the caring environment created. The Unit also boasts a separate High-Care and Isolation section, apart from the normal Paediatric Ward to cater for the specific healthcare needs of these patients.

The Paediatric Unit is well equipped with specialised technology offering the latest in lifesaving and support monitoring equipment, giving parents peace of mind knowing that their little ones are in safe hands while in the hospital’s care. Melomed Tokai strives at all times to create a secure environment, effectively allowing the nursing staff to care for their patients with confidence.

Promoting a happy parent-staff relationship is one of the hospital’s main objectives. However, nursing staff are ultimately responsible for children whilst in our care.

To ensure that children’s stay in hospital is not too stressful, Melomed encourages the use of their own belongings such as: pyjamas, gowns; their own teat if they are bottle fed; nappies; their favourite duvet or blanket; and toys. As part of the service offering to patients upon admission, each paediatric admission is given a complimentary back pack and slippers upon admission.

To commemorate their bravery, a certificate is issued to all discharged paediatric patients.