Your Guidelines as a Healthcare Consumer

You and your child will receive the greatest benefit from our care at National Jewish Health by meeting the following responsibilities:

• DO NOT wear perfumes, colognes, aftershave, scented lotions, or scented hairspray.
• National Jewish Health is a NON-SMOKING facility.
• Be honest and direct about aspects of your life that relate to your child’s illness and experience here. Those who are caring for your child need to know your opinions and concerns so they can provide you and your child with the best care possible.
• Participate in patient education sessions and ask questions to learn about your child’s medical condition and their treatment plan.
• Report any changes in your child’s health to your doctor or nurse.
• Keep your scheduled appointments. Please notify the Pediatric Patient Administrative Services Department at (303) 398-1515 well in advance if you cannot keep an appointment.
• Know the medicines your child is taking.
• Support National Jewish Health’s commitment to the education of future healthcare professionals, including the specialized training of physicians. As in any teaching institution, patients receiving medical care in this hospital are an important part of this ongoing educational process.
• Your child may require testing at another healthcare facility. The staff will assist you in making these arrangements.
• Keep track of your personal belongings and valuables.

Be considerate of other patient’s privacy. Please limit your visitors, and request visitors to maintain a quiet atmosphere. Telephones and televisions are available in the patient rooms and lobby; no personal televisions are allowed.