Every aspect of the new Regan Family Center for Pediatric Care at
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro (UMCPP) is designed
with the understanding that children have very specialized
healthcare needs. From bright, kid-friendly color accents to the
separate treatment room, the Regan Family Center for Pediatric Care shows the special attention paid to each of those specific needs.
Each
child has his or her own room in this dedicated pediatric unit that is
focused on exceptional care and comfort for young patients and their
families. Care in the Center is provided by pediatric hospitalists
(physicians who are specially trained to treat hospitalized children)
from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), who are on-site at
the hospital 24/7, working with UMCP physicians and other healthcare
professionals.The rooms were designed to help ease the anxiety or
concerns of the child-and of his or her parents. Each room has a Family
Zone with comfortable seating and a sleep sofa to accommodate family
members overnight.
UMCP understands the essential need for
children to view their rooms as a safe place. That's why a separate
procedure room is available in the Center for Pediatric Care where tests
such as blood tests or other procedures are conducted, helping to avoid
any negative association that may be created in children's minds
through bedside testing.
The new UMCP offers the perfect
environment for care, safety and comfort, including a brand new playroom
on the pediatrics floor. The playroom is fully stocked with games,
books, toys and a Wii video game system, to keep children entertained
during their stay. Even the televisions are different: 
the GetWell
Network interactive system uses a friendly "neighborhood" interface with
options that allow children to select different entertainment choices,
including kid-friendly movies, as well as visit areas that will tell
them more about the hospital or watch educational videos about their
particular health condition. Parental controls also are available, if
desired.
For pediatric patients who require highly skilled medical
responses, neonatal and pediatric ambulances are provided. Each
ambulance will have a team that will care for the child en route and
have specialized equipment, such as incubators. In addition, UMCP will
have a helicopter pad for safe and speedy transport of patients.
For more information, or to find a pediatrician on staff at UMCP, please call 1.888.PHCS4YOU (742.7496).