Speak Up
East Tennessee Children's Hospital focuses on providing family-centered care.
That's why we encourage you to SPEAK UP about your child's health care.
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Speak up if you have questions or concerns about your child's care |
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Pay attention to the care treatment and medicines your child is given. Remind staff to check your child’s armband. |
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Educate yourself about your child’s illness. |
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Ask your caregivers if they have washed their hands. |
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Know what medications your child takes and why. |
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Use a health facility that has nationally-recognized quality and safety standards. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is proudly accredited by the Joint Commission and Solutions for Patient Safety. |
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Participate in all decisions about your child’s treatment. |
Joint Commission: www.jointcommission.org
