When Registered Nurse Adrianne discovered her one year old son would need to have grommets, she was naturally nervous and anxious about what was to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While experienced within the nursing field, navigating it as a parent was a completely different experience, according to Adrianne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy main concern was making sure that Finley had a smooth journey from start to finish and that he didn\u2019t experience any of the anxiety I was feeling,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI really didn\u2019t know what to expect for the procedure or the process but the team at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital walked me through the entire experience so I felt supported and comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have never seen anything like what they do with the Kid Safari. It was every little touch that added to making Finley feel as comfortable as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital\u2019s \u2018Caring for Kids\u2019 program is aimed at supporting our littlest of patients and their families who come through for procedures from a range of speciality areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All children receive an interactive special children\u2019s admission to a \u2018Jungle Safari\u2019 which is jungle themed and includes a welcome pack, safari hat, binoculars and safari map they can use while undertaking a safari tour in a kid\u2013size jeep through to theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along the way they are encouraged to look out for buffaloes, giraffes, monkeys tigers, flamingos, parrots and other animals hiding along the ward corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To provide further comfort, private rooms are individually named and decorated to suit each child including jungle sheet and doona sets that families can take home with them and a selection of jungle themed food menu options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was amazing seeing Finley react to all this adventure and excitement, it put us both at ease,\u201d Adrianne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe kind and caring staff went above and beyond for Finley and I, especially when he went in for surgery, they talked me through the process and allayed any anxiety or fears I had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI couldn\u2019t have asked for a more gentle, compassionate and caring experience for my son and I, and would absolutely return for any future procedures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe made an active choice to go private so we could get him in as soon as possible and it was the best decision I could have possibly made.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether it is a tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, grommet insertion, dental, circumcision, plastic surgery or hernia repair there are a wide range of specialist surgeons who participate in the Caring for Kids program at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital, Woy Woy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All you need to do to book your ticket on the Jungle Safari is, reach out to your GP or specialist to express your interest in participating in the experience. If your specialist is not listed, get in touch and we may be able to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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or call 02 4341 9522<\/p>\n\n\n\nA hospital experience to remember<\/a><\/blockquote>