The Sierra Providence Health Network (SPHN) continues to further its commitment to the children in our community; improving the scope of pediatric care in El Paso. Offering some of the latest pediatric technologies, The Children’s Hospital at Providence seeks to maximize opportunities for positive outcomes through innovative treatment approaches developed specifically for children.
We realize a hospital stay can be a bit scary for the smallest of patients. Four units, Oceanville, Jungleville, Kidsville and Teenville totaling over 100 beds and are dedicated to making the stay a little less frightening by offering a colorful, kid-friendly atmosphere.
The Children’s Hospital staff also receives specialized training in the treatment of children. Many members of the nursing staff have received PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification. These health professionals are part of a team that may include pediatric subspecialists in cardiology, pulmonology, surgery, oncology, gastroenterologist, and neonatology, among others.
The Children’s Hospital at Providence features:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
This specialized eight-bed unit, which includes isolation rooms, sleep rooms and showers for patients, provides care for children of all ages. The PICU is equipped to perform cardiac open surgery and is staffed with a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP).
(Pediatric Emergency Transport Team is available 365 days/24 hours a day.)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
This specialized 35-bed unit provides care for critically ill newborns. Beds and other equipment in the NICU are designed to care for the premature infant. The unit is staffed with Neonatologists, Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (CNNP) and specially trained Registered Nurses. The nursing staff is NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) trained.
(Neonatal Emergency Transport Team is available 365 days/24 hours a day.)
Surgical Services
Board Certified Pediatric Surgeons utilize customized pediatric surgery instruments, including special scopes, video systems and specialized surgical trays. We also offer a stealthstation image guidance platform for use in pediatric neurosurgery.
Inpatient/Outpatient Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Program
The advanced oncology program includes chemotherapy transfusions, hydration therapy, bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture. The Children’s Hospital at Providence also offers specialized nurses, to administer moderate sedation for bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture.
Pediatric Pulmonary Lab
The Pediatric Pulmonary Lab uses advanced technology with personalized pediatric care to assist physicians in diagnosing respiratory illnesses such as asthma, cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases.
Children’s Emergency Department
This emergency room is just for kids and is staffed by several physicians, certified in emergency medicine and our nurses are certified in an emergency nurse pediatric course. The Children’s Emergency Room is equipped with 11 treatment beds, 3 triage areas, 2 critical care rooms, well child and sick child waiting room.
Child Life Services
The Children’s Hospital at Providence is staffed with two Child Life Specialists dedicated to the developmental, educational and psychosocial needs of hospitalized children. Child Life Specialists help reduce stress and anxiety and help children and their families with positive coping techniques.
Border Children’s Health Clinic
The clinic provides comprehensive treatment for chronically ill children through a network of pediatric specialist, therapists and case manager.
Treatment clinics include:
Craniofacial Anomalies, Genetics, High Risk Newborn, Nephrology, Rehabilitation (Spasticity and Spina Bifida), Rheumatology and Synagis.
Asthma Management & Education Program
The Asthma Management & Education Program is a 6-month pediatric care program benefiting children suffering from asthma and their parents. The program provides families with testing, educational meetings, asthma management classes, and access to an asthma care team consisting of a respiratory care practitioner, nurse, pharmacist, social worker and child life specialist.
Educational Support
The Children’s Hospital at Providence and the El Paso Independent School District have partnered to provide a classroom unit to allow continuation of children’s studies while in the hospital. The Art and Digital media lab is equipped with four G-5 Macs that allow children to create music, art, photographs and graphics. The Children’s Hospital at Providence has dedicated two Imagination Galleries to showcase artwork of pediatric patients.
From the deep sea, to the wild jungle, to the magic of a toy box, The Children’s Hospital at Providence brings together the experience and technology today’s pediatric patients require. It is those special touches that truly set us apart for kids and parents alike. Whether it’s a favorite toy by your bed or a nurse’s understanding smile – that’s the touch of magic that The Children’s Hospital at Providence creates.
Patient Safety
At The Childrence Hospital at Providence patient care and safety is our top priority. We strive to resolve any patient care or safety concerns and implement any suggested enhancements to our patient safety program in a timely manner through open dialogue and communication. You can report any issues or concerns by calling the hospital management at 915-577-6011.
If we cannot resolve your concern or implement your ideas in a timely fashion, you may also contact the following:
Out ethics Action Line at 1-800-838-4427
Joint Commission
The public may contact the Joint Commission™s Office or Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization by either calling 1-800-994-6610 or emailing: complaint@jointcommission.org.
Making wishes come true…. One child at a time.