pediatric response team

Special Support to Prevent Emergencies

During your child’s stay, you have access to a special service called the Pediatric Response Team. You can call this service, and a critical-care team will check on your child and provide help before there is a life-threatening emergency.

When to Call Pediatric Response

We consider you to be a vital member of your child’s care team. Please notify the medical team on the unit if you notice a change in your child’s:

behavior or mental status (less active, irritable)
breathing
heart beat

If you are still concerned after an evaluation by the medical team, request the Pediatric Response Team.

How to Call Pediatric Response

Step 1: Dial 22 from any hospital phone and tell the operator, “I am a family member calling for a Pediatric Response Team.”

Step 2: Tell the operator your child’s unit and room number.

Step 3: The Pediatric Response Team will arrive within 15 minutes to assess your child.