Orientation Packet

NICU
Orientation Packet
July 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Welcome Letter
2. Introduction to Unit
3. Patient Satisfaction
4. Phone Directory
5. Visitation Policy
6. Lullaby and Good Night
7. Developmental Clinic
8. Mother’s Milk Program
9. Developmental Care
10. Pain Management
11. Multidisciplinary Team
12. Discharge Checklist
13. Glossary
14. Hospital Services
15. Local Accommodations
16. Local Church/Support Groups
17. Preparing for Discharge
Dear Parents and Family Members:
Could anything be more precious to a family than its children? Certainly nothing can cause
greater stress and anxiety than having an infant who is sick at the time of birth. The staff of
the Baptist NICU thanks you for your trust and support and invites you to become part of the
team in taking care of your loved one.
The Baptist NICU has a proven record of success and accomplishment in the care of sick
newborns, from the tiniest premature infant to full-term newborns. We pride ourselves
in providing the latest in diagnostic testing, medical interventions, and technological
advancements available anywhere. In terms of outcome data we compare very well with
NICUs around the country.
Through this handbook you will gain information on the who, what, and where of our unit.
While you may have been exposed to stories of “miracle babies” in the media, this material
may be your first introduction to our model of family-centered developmental care, a concept
that takes NICU care to a whole new level. We will also help you to get around the hospital
and around town, where to find a church, good food, and a comfortable bed.
While we encourage you to read and make use of the information contained here, it is not
intended to take the place of one-on-one communication with your NICU team. We are here
to answer your questions and address your concerns, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Kenny K. Robbins, MD
Medical Director of the Nurseries
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
1225 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
601-968-1000
www.mbhs.org
INTRODUCTION
NICU, NEONATAL CARE
If your baby is born before his or her “due date” or just needs special
attention, Baptist Medical Center has the staff and facilities to
provide care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU
is staffed by experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing roundthe-clock attention to our tiniest and most precious patients. In addition, the NICU is a
secured area.
Board-certified neonatologists are available 24 hours a day. Additionally, all our NICU
nurses are specially certified to provide advanced resuscitation measures, and the
NICU staff includes a dedicated respiratory therapist.
Family focused care and developmentally supportive nursing care are practiced in the
NICU, and parents are encouraged to touch, hold, feed and care for their babies as
much as possible. Twins and triplets are co-bedded (kept in the same crib).
CASE MANAGEMENT
The Case Management team, comprised of a Case Manager (RN) and a Social
Worker, can assist with various issues during your baby’s hospitalization. These include
helping with arrangements for housing at the Ronald McDonald House, transfer to
another facility, and providing information regarding resources (WIC, Medicaid, etc.)
Case Management can also assist with discharge planning by arranging for medical
equipment such as home oxygen or home apnea monitor, as well as arranging
home health.
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR NICU BABIES
• Family Participation Unit (FPU):
When an infant no longer requires an intensive care setting but extended care with a
specially skilled RN is still required, the baby may be moved the Family Participation
Unit (FPU). This area focuses on family involvement and provides extended visiting
hours in a more relaxed environment. Parents may choose to spend the night with
their infant in this unit in preparation for caring for their baby after discharge. Families
especially enjoy the private time they are allowed when they stay in the Family
Participation Unit.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
March of Dimes - information regarding prematurely born children
www.marchofdimes.org
Your Satisfaction
IS Our Goal
Welcome to Baptist Medical Center.
At Baptist, “First Class Service” is our commitment to you.
We strive to meet, or exceed, your expectations every day. If you
have a concern, or need anything, we want to hear about it.
We promise immediate action while you are here!
If you need anything, please contact on of the following:
• Nursing Manager at extention 1556
• Clinical Coordinator at extention 1258
• Healthcaring Action Line at extention 1616
Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
We consider your comments important and thank you
for taking the time to give us your suggestions.
Thank you for selecting Baptist Health Systems.
C. Gerald Cotton
Executive Vice President
PHONE
DIRECTORY
PHONE LIST
Terri Meadows
Clinical Director for Women’s & Children’s Services
601-968-1413
NICU Nurse Manager
601-973-1556
Discharge Planning Coordinator
601-968-4139
Zan Martin
Cathy Megehee
Faye Gerald
Case Manager
(c) 601-292-4696
(p) 601-974-0468
Lisa Nicholas
(p) 601-929-1834
Social Worker
Linda Pittman, RN
Lactation Consultants
601-960-3328
Janice Bullock, RN
601-968-1263
Karen Spiers, RN
CPR Instructor
601-948-6262
Circumcision/Neonatologist Charges
601-376-2798
Birth Certificate Clerk
601-973-1578
March of Dimes NICU Family Support Specialist
601-968-1349
Chaplain
Pastoral Services
601-968-5146
Outpatient Clinic
Outpatient Visits
601-292-4523
Newborn Associates
Virginia Collins Wendy Dykes
Business Office
601-968-1393
Security
601-968-1010
NICU
601-968-1045
Toll-Free 1-800-948-6262 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri Only.
VISITATION
POLICY
NICU
• While infants are in the NICU only two visitors are allowed for each infant.
• Visitors must be thirteen years of age or older. Grandparents may visit without a
parent and are not allowed to bring any visitors with them. All other visitors must
have a parent present to visit.
• Sibling visitation is held each Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Siblings between the ages of 3
and 12 may visit during this time. A sibling disease screening form must be filled out
for each child at each visit.
• All visitors must wash hands up to the elbows for three minutes prior to each visit.
Watches and jewelry should be removed.
• Visitation is not allowed during shift change and report at the following times: 6:30
- 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the unit during Physicians rounds, admission of a new
patient, or patient procedures.
• N o information concerning an infant will be given out over the telephone without the
infant’s security code.
FPU
• While infants are in the FPU only two visitors will be allowed for each
infant.
• Grandparents may visit without a parent. All other visitors must have a parent present
to visit.
• Siblings visitation will be allowed daily. Visits may last up to thirty minutes. Siblings must
be at least two years of age and a sibling disease screening form must be completed
for each sibling prior to visiting in unit.
• The FPU will be closed from 6:45 - 7:30 a.m. and 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. each day for a report.
• No information will be given out over the telephone without the infant’s security code.
ROOMING-IN
As an infant grows and develops, we at Baptist wish to provide a special
time for family interaction, the “rooming-in” experience. The “rooming-in” concept
allows parents to take part in their infant’s care in a private room. Parent(s) may stay
for an extended visit with their infant and be more involved in their infant’s daily care,
as allowed by infant’s current status. The “rooming-in” options are as follows:
• E XTENDED VISITATION is for parents that cannot stay overnight, but wish to have some
private time with their infant to bond. With Extended Visitation you must commit to
stay for no less than 4 hours.
• O VERNIGHT VISITATION allows parents to stay overnight for 1 or more nights with an
infant not close to the discharge date.
• D ISCHARGE VISITATION is for parents to come and spend the night in preparation
of discharge. This time is not intended for visiting with company. You will receive
abundant information during this time, and uninterrupted learning is important.
For parents wishing to room-in with their infant(s) our visitation policy is more open and
is as follows:
• P arents must commit to a stay of no less than 4 hours in order to reserve a room. You
may stay overnight if you wish.
• P arents will provide all of the infant’s care while rooming in, except for infants who
need tube feeding. The nurse will come in to do the feeding.
• A parent / primary caregiver must stay with the infant(s) at all times while roomingin. Unless an emergency arises or it is time for an assessment, the infant will not be
moved back across the hall.
• T here may be up to 4 people in a room, other than infant. This (4 total) includes
parents. Other visitors may wait in the waiting room across from NICU.
• S iblings at least 2 years of age may visit longer than 30 minutes. Parents must fill out a
sibling screening form prior to all entrances to the unit.
• N on-Sibling children, at least 12 years of age, may visit in the rooming-in rooms.
• V isitation ends at 9:00 p.m. and resumes at 9:00 a.m. for anyone other than the
parents / primary care givers. This is to provide a home-like experience.
When coming to room-in, please bring all of your essential care items. This includes
toiletry items, extra blanket, pillow, and anything you need to be comfortable during
your stay. The hospital cannot provide anything other than linens for the bed and towels
/ washcloths for a shower. It is also a good idea to bring snacks and drinks. There will be
three meals provided per day for one person. If you would like to take advantage of a
rooming-in experience, just contact your infant’s nurse today to schedule a time.
LULLABY
AND
GOODNIGHT
WHERE DO WE SLEEP?
1. RADIANT WARMER - An open bed with an overhead heater, on which a
premature infant who needs frequent medical attention can be kept warm. When
an infant is more stable they will be moved to an incubator.
2. ISOLETTE / GIRAFFE - A transparent plastic box, equipped with a heating system,
to keep premature babies warm. Isolettes are also known as incubators. Infant will
graduate to a crib around 4 pounds.
3. C RIB - Bed utilized once your baby is able to maintain his / her temperature. This is the
bed your baby will occupy as we prepare him / her for discharge.
DEVELOPMENTAL
CLINIC
NICU DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC
The Developmental Clinic at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
is a multi-disciplinary clinic offered to babies who are born at less than 30 weeks
gestational age, those who weigh less than 1500 grams at birth, or those who are at
risk for developmental delays. If your baby meets criteria, he or she will be scheduled
for an appointment following discharge. During your baby’s visit to the Developmental
Clinic, a neonatologist will review the baby’s health and growth based on national
growth curves. A physical therapist will evaluate your baby’s development, looking
at cognitive development (thinking and learning), gross motor skills, fine motor skills,
social skills, and behavior. The testing involves giving your baby a variety of objects
and tasks to perform, so the evaluator can assess your baby’s performance relative
to other babies his / her age. A speech therapist is also available to evaluate and
help with feeding problems. Based on these evaluations, the developmental team will
assess whether your child is progressing as he / she should or whether there are areas
in which your baby may need help. At some point, your child will be discharged from
the Developmental Clinic to be followed by your pediatrician or another specialist. The
clinic also helps coordinate the care for babies after discharge.
MOTHER’S
MILK
PROGRAM
THE MOTHER’S MILK PROGRAM
Mothers of babies who weigh 3 lbs. 5 oz. (1500 grams) or less are
encouraged to provide their breast milk for their baby’s feedings in the NICU. These
breast milk feedings are like medicine for these babies who are at a higher risk for
infection in the intestinal tract.
The Mother’s Milk Program was established to encourage, educate, and support these
mothers in providing breast milk for their babies for as long as possible during the
baby’s stay in the NICU. The Neonatologist, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Staff Nurses,
Lactation Consultant, and the Mother work as a team in planning the baby’s feeding
plan according to the baby’s needs and the mother’s personal goals after discharge.
The Mother’s Milk Program is supported by corporate and private donations as well as
grants. A fund has been established through the Baptist Health Foundation to accept
any donations.
DEVELOPMENTAL
CARE
DEVELOPMENTAL CARE
Over the years many advancements have been made in caring for
the physical needs of the sick and premature infant. Little has been done
however to provide for the psychological and environmental needs of the
NICU infant and their families. We at Baptist have adopted an approach
to caring for your infant known as Developmental Care.
The developmental care in our unit was implemented to enhance your baby’s
development. We provide equipment that allows your baby to cope with the early
arrival. We use snuggle-ups (looks like a pouch) so they feel secure. Then we place
bendy bumpers around the snuggle up. These provide your baby boundaries in which to
stretch and strengthen their muscles. Once snuggled and bundled, your baby becomes
calm and is more able to cope with his/her new environment.
We also provide a cloth doll called a Snoedel for mom or dad to wear for 24-48 hours.
The Snoedel is used as a sleeping and bonding aid. It is placed near your baby’s face
providing a sense that mom or dad is always near. It also provides a more subdued
environment for your baby (sometimes the lights in the nursery have to be turned on
and can be too bright; the Snoedel shields this light from the infant’s eyes). We try to
keep the lights and noise down as much as possible so your baby is able to rest. We use
gel pillows and “frog” beanbags to help support your baby’s head, provide comfort
and maintain developmental positions. We have special pacifiers that provide nonnutritive sucking (sucking is a BIG comfort for your baby, calms them tremendously). We
also have tiny diapers that accommodate your baby’s size.
Depending on your baby’s gestational age when born, you will be encouraged, taught
and assisted in caring for your baby. As your baby becomes more stable, you will
participate more in his/her care. Sometimes when they arrive very early, babies cannot
cope with too much touching. Just remember as he / she become stronger, you will be
able to interact more with your baby. Once your baby becomes stable, we encourage
you to ask about our Kangaroo Care. This provides an environment in which your baby
calms, gets close to Mom or Dad, rests better, grows and provides a close, tender time
for each of you. Kangaroo Care is very good for your baby and for you!
Welcome to our unit, your home away from home. Should you have any questions, just
ask any of us. We are here for you and your baby.
NICU DEVELOPMENTAL CARE TEACHING
DEVELOPMENTAL CARE: The approach to caring for premature babies that
places emphasis on their individual needs and on keeping them as free from stress as
possible.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: A variety of developmental aids will be utilized to promote
positioning techniques that may prevent sensory and neuromuscular deficits.
DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL AIDS
SNUGGLE UPS - are used for nesting babies in a secure, flexed position. They promote
flexion, increase security, and assist with self-comforting behaviors.
BENDY BUMPERS - provide boundaries for the infant to increase security, promote flexion,
foot bracing, and other self-comforting behaviors.
GEL PILLOWS - may be used when infant’s head positioning is limited. It may help with
molding.
SHEEP SKINS - may prevent skin breakdown and may be used for proper positioning.
WEDGIES / FROGS - used to position infants in varied positions. May also be utilized to
help stabilize ventilator or CPAP device tubing.
SNOEDEL - may protect infants’ eyes from lights and to enhance sense of smell (by
23-25 weeks gestational preemies have the ability to smell). Mothers asked to wear
the Snoedel for a minimum of 24 hours to absorb natural body odor. Please do not use
perfumes or lotion while wearing the Snoedel.
ISOLETTE COVERS - to decrease bright lights. A baby blanket and / or Snoedel may be
utilized when infant is in an open crib.
THE ENVIRONMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO AID IN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Reducing the amount of sound:
– S peaking softly
– Avoiding musical toys and loud radios for infant < 34 weeks. Ask about musical
recommendations.
– T he NICU has a QUITE PLEASE sign that indicates when the level of sound needs
to be reduced.
– L oud or sharp noises may cause physiological changes (high heart rate, fast
breathing, apnea, a drop in blood oxygen levels). They also may startle the
baby and disturb sleep.
– C losing incubator cabinets and portholes gently.
– Avoid tapping fingers or placing bottles on an incubator.
– H
earing is developed by 20 weeks. By 25-28 weeks a baby can distinguish
its mother’s voice. At full term hearing is equal to an adults.
2. R educing the amount of light:
– U tilizing the Snoedel to cover the baby’s eyes
– R educe over-head lights.
– C overing the incubator with special covers to shut out light. Blanket or Snoedel
may be used when in open cribs to reduce lights.
– A s the baby matures, he / she will be introduced to day / night cycles.
– B right lights keep your babies from opening his or her eyes.
– B right lights disturb sleep / wake cycles.
3. Touching / Handling:
– Your preemies sense of touch is well developed. He knows when he is being
handled in ways he likes and dislikes.
– B ecause nerves and muscles are still immature his / her movements are still
uncoordinated with trembling or jerky quality.
– A firm touch is more tolerable than excessive stroking.
– A s your baby matures and is stable, your involvement will be encouraged.
(diapering, taking temperatures, holding and feeding).
4. Sleeping / Waking:
– W hat a baby does or how she reacts depends on the state of sleep or wakefulness
the baby is in, and depends on gestational age.
– B efore 26 weeks gestation, it may be hard to tell when preemies are awake.
– B etween 27-30 weeks the preemie usually can become alert only for a
short time.
Reference
Dana Wechsler Linden. 2002. Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature
Babies. New York, New York: Pocket Books.
Jeannette Zaichkin, RNC, MN. Newborn Intensive Care: What Parent Needs To Know,
2nd ed. Santa Rosa, California: NICU Ink Book Publishers.
PAIN
MANAGEMENT
NEONATAL PAIN ASSESSMENT AND
COMFORT MEASURES
Recognition of the sources and routine assessments of neonatal pain
is one of our goals in the NICU. Although unable to verbally express pain, newborns
respond with behavioral cues – such as facial expressions, body movements, and crying
– plus physiological indicators like increased blood pressure and heart rate and oxygen
desaturations.
The tool used in the NICU to measure pain is called Premature Infant Pain Assessment
(PIPA). This tool allows the nurse to look at those indicators listed above (facial
expressions, body movements, crying, increased blood pressure and heart rate and
oxygen desaturations) and based on the baby’s pain score, determine the course of
action that will lessen or eliminate pain by using specific environmental, behavioral, &
pharmacological interventions.
The goal of pain management is to aid the infant in his / her ability to cope with
and recover from a painful experience and to minimize the intensity, duration, and
physiologic cost of the pain experience.
The NICU utilizes two treatment options to aid in your baby’s pain relief. The first approach
we use to treat or prevent pain is called nonpharmacological pain relief measures.
Nonpharmoacological pain relief measures include environmental measures, such as
lowering the lighting and noise levels, playing soft music, and following minimal handling
protocol. Comfort measures include nesting, swaddling, offering a pacifier, positioning
strategies, and promoting rest. We use cluster care to allow your baby periods of rest
without disturbance.
The second approach we use to treat pain is called pharmacological pain relief. This
includes the use of sucrose, acetaminophen, Fentanyl, Versed, and morphine. 24%
sucrose is used for its two-stage effect, initially calming the infant and reducing crying
time and later producing a release of the body’s own natural narcotic.
It is encouraged that families become involved in their baby’s care. You can help
decrease pain and stress when your baby is ill by practicing minimal handling when
this is recommended. Other comfort measures you can utilize are: nestling, swaddling,
offering a pacifier, providing gentle touch and promoting rest.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
TEAM
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
Multidisciplinary Team approach: a group method where representatives
from Baptist Health Systems departments gather to discuss and evaluate the NICU
infants’ progress and care. The team members may include but are not limited to
Neonatologists, NICU nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, case management, a
discharge planning coordinator, speech therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists,
and dietitians. We draw from and integrate the disciplines in pursuit of a common goal
of achieving the best possible outcomes for infants and their families.
Multidisciplinary rounds, also knows as interdisciplinary rounds, are each Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the NICU. Parents are welcomed at the rounding of their infant
but due to HIPAA laws (privacy act) cannot be present in the NICU area when another
infant’s plan of care is discussed.
DISCHARGE
CHECKLIST
DISCHARGE CHECKLIST
Things We Will Do Before Your Baby Goes Home:
c Car
Seat Test – you will need to bring your care seat into the hospital for this test.
Your baby will be placed in the car seat, buckled in, and will remain in the seat for
90 minutes. During this time the nurses will be monitoring his or her vital signs. This test
determines whether your baby can tolerate sitting up in this position.
c Hearing
Screen – this test gives a pass or refer result for each ear. If you baby refers
on this screen, you will be given an appointment for further testing.
c Vaccinations
– this requires parental consent. All babies will have the opportunity to
receive his or her first Hepatitis B vaccine. Babies who reach two and / or 4 months
of age while in the hospital will receive additional vaccinations.
c Synagis
– babies born at 35 weeks or less may qualify for this injection to help protect
against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). This medication is given between the months
of October to March. If your baby goes home in that time period, he or she may
receive the first dose right before discharge. The injections will need to be repeated
every month until March.
c Circumcision
– if desired, baby boys will be circumcised before discharge. Mom will
need to sign a consent form and make sure all appropriate financial arrangements
have been made with Newborn Associates.
c WIC
Papers – Let us know if you are planning to apply for the WIC program and we
will give you a prescription to take to the WIC distribution center upon discharge
that states what formula your baby is on.
c Newborn
Screening – this blood test is required by state law. It tests for a variety of
genetic disorders, including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease.
c Eye
Exam – depending on your baby’s gestational age, your baby’s eyes may be
examined by an ophthalmologist before discharge.
Things YOU will need to do before your baby goes home:
c CPR
Class – you can sign up for CPR by calling 601-948-6262. Classes are offered
every Wednesday. We encourage everyone who will be taking care of the baby to
take this class.
c Pediatrician
– let us know whom you plan to take your baby to for medical care after
leaving the hospital. We will make your first appointment for you.
c Medication
– make sure you know how to administer any medications or vitamins
your baby is on.
c Breastfeeding
– if your goal is to breastfeed your baby, let us know well before time
for your baby to go home. Our lactation consultants will be happy to work with you
to introduce direct breastfeeding to your baby and instruct you on how to transition
to all breast feeds.
c Expressed
Breast Milk – if you have any expressed breast milk stored in our refrigerator
or freezer, be sure to bring a cooler with you on the day of discharge to transport this
milk back home.
c Howsyourbaby.com
– please complete this short, computer survey in the parenting
room before you go home.
c Rooming
In – you may be asked to room in one or two nights before discharge. You
will stay in a patient room with your baby and you will be responsible for all your
baby’s c are. The nurses will check on you frequently to make sure everything is
going well. This is great practice before going home.
c ASK
LOTS OF QUESTIONS! We want you to be as comfortable as possible with your
bundle of joy before going home. We will be happy to answer all your questions.
GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY
ANEMIA: Fewer red blood cells than normal. In preemies, anemia can cause breathing
problems, low energy and poor growth.
APGAR SCORE: A test to quickly assess a newborn’s need for resuscitation at birth.
Points are assigned beginning at one minute after birth, and at five-minute intervals
thereafter, for heart rate, respiration, reflexes, muscle tone, and color, until an infant
is stable.
APNEA: A pause in breathing that lasts for more than 20 seconds, or is accompanied
by a slow heart rate (bradycardia) or a change in skin color. Apnea is common among
preemies who still have immature control of their breathing.
ARTERIAL LINE: Similar to an intravenous, or IV, line, an arterial line goes into an artery
instead of a vein. A tiny catheter in an artery can be used to measure blood pressure,
draw blood, or give fluids.
BILIRUBIN: A yellow substance that the body makes all the time as red blood cells are
broken down. When bilirubin builds up in the body, it turns the skin a yellowish tinge,
called jaundice.
BRADYCARDIA (or “brady”): A slower than normal heart rate, in preemies it most often
results from apnea (an overly long pause in breathing).
CENTRAL LINE: A long-term intravenous catheter placed in a large, deep blood vessel
close to the heart.
COLOSTRUM: The first milk that comes out of a mother’s breasts, until about a week
after delivery. Colostrum looks yellow and thick, and is particularly rich in proteins
and antibodies.
CPAP: Short for continuous positive airway pressure, it is a method to keep the air sacs in
a baby’s lungs open, by preventing them from collapsing after each breath. Preemies
are usually given CPAP through prongs in their nose.
DEVELOPMENTAL CARE: An approach to caring for premature babies that places
an emphasis on their individual needs and on keeping them as free from stress
as possible.
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX: Often referred to as “GE reflux” or just “reflux” this is
a condition in which food in the stomach comes back up into the esophagus and
sometimes all the way out of the mouth.
GAVAGE FEEDING: Feeding a baby by way of a soft tube inserted in his nose or mouth,
going down into his/her stomach.
HYDROCEPHALUS: A buildup of cerebrospinal fluid inside the ventricles of the brain. In
preemies, hydrocephalus most often occurs after a severe intraventricular hemorrhage
(IVH).
INCUBATOR: A transparent plastic box, equipped with a heating system, to keep
premature babies warm. Incubators are often referred to as “isolettes.”
IVH (intraventricular hemorrhage): Bleeding occurring in an inner part of the brain, near
the ventricles, where premature babies have blood vessels that are particularly fragile
and prone to rupture.
JAUNDICE: A yellowish discoloration of the skin caused by a buildup of bilirubin in
the body.
KANGAROO CARE: A way to hold your naked baby skin-to-skin, against your bare chest,
inside your shirt or covered by a blanket, like a baby kangaroo in his mother’s pouch.
LANUGO: Soft and fuzzy fetal hair, generally heavier on a baby’s back, upper arms, and
shoulders, which some premature babies are born with. It will be shed later.
NASAL CANNULA: A set of plastic prongs and tubing that can deliver extra oxygen into
a baby’s nose.
NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis): An intestinal disease, most common in young preemies,
in which portions of the bowel are damaged or destroyed because of poor blood flow,
inflammation, or infection.
NEONATOLOGIST: A pediatrician with specialized training in newborn intensive care.
NG (naso-gastric) TUBE: A soft tube that goes through a baby’s nose down into his
stomach. It can be used for feeding or to empty the stomach of gas.
NICU: Short for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. An NICU is a hospital ward where preemies
who require complex medical care are taken care of, along with other critically ill or
medically unstable newborns.
OG (oro-gastric) TUBE: A soft tube that goes through a baby’s mouth down into his
stomach. It can be used for feeding or to empty the stomach of gas.
PARENTERAL NUTRITION: Nutrition that is given intravenously, rather than through the
stomach and the intestines.
PDA (patent ductus arteriosus): An open blood vessel near the heart and lungs which is
a necessary part of a fetus’s circulation, a PDA should normally close a few days after
birth. If it lingers, as it often does in premature babies, it can cause breathing difficulties
and some heart failure.
PERIPHERAL IV’s: Intravenous lines that go into “peripheral” veins, meaning small blood
vessels near the skin’s surface, usually in the baby’s extremities or scalp.
PNEUMOTHORAX: A tear in the air sacs of a baby’s lung, causing air to leak out into the
space between the lung and the chest wall.
RADIANT WARMER: An open bed with an overhead heater, on which a premature infant
who needs frequent medical attention can be kept warm.
ROP (retinopathy of prematurity): An eye disease of premature babies, in which new,
abnormal blood vessels grow near the retina, and temporarily or permanently damage it.
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus): A common virus that gives most people a cold, but
can be more serious in premature babies, causing infections such as pneumonia or
bronchiolitis.
SURFACTANT: A natural substance in the lungs that helps keep the air sacs expanded. It
is deficient in premature babies who suffer from RDS. Replacement surfactant can be
given to babies who don’t produce enough of their own.
TPN (total parenteral nutrition): A nourishing solution – containing protein, vitamins,
minerals, and other nutrients – that is given to a baby intravenously.
UAC (umbilical artery catheter): An arterial line that goes into a baby’s umbilical cord,
or belly button. It can be used for withdrawing blood, monitoring blood pressure, or
delivering fluids and nutrition.
HOSPITAL
SERVICES
PATIENTS AND VISITORS GUIDE
We hope this online Patients and Visitors Guide will answer many of the
questions you may have regarding an upcoming stay or outpatient procedure. If you
have any questions not covered here, please contact the Admissions Department
at 601-968-1393 or toll free at 1-888-598-2405, or via e-mail at [email protected].
ATMs – Automatic teller machines (ATMs) from two local banks are located in the hospital lobby.
Business Center – Daily newspapers are available for sale in the Cafeteria. A stamp machine, FAX machine,
and two local bank automatic teller machines are located in the front lobby.
Cafeteria Hours – The cafeteria, located off the main hospital lobby, is open to the public, as well as to
hospital employees. Cafeteria hours are:
• Breakfast: 6:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
• Subway®: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Snacks: 6:15 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.*
• Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Call extension 1233 for daily cafeteria menu.
*closed between 2:00-6:15 a.m.; 6:30-7:00 p.m. and 10:00-10:30 p.m.
Seattle Drip Hours –
• 6 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Saturday
Chapel Hours –
A chapel for meditation, prayer, and worship is located on the main floor, to the left
and rear of the lobby. The chapel is open to patients and visitors all hours. In addition,
prayer rooms are located on floors 3, 5, and 6. Sunday morning worship services are
provided on our closed circuit TV on Channel 5.
Internet Access –
Internet access is available throughout the hospital. Public wireless “hotspots” are
located in patient areas, the main lobby and in the cafeteria. This service can be
accessed on your laptop with an 802.llb compatible wireless network card. Registration
is required and support is limited. Baptist also provides Internet access on PCs in our
cafeteria and many patient/visitor waiting rooms.
Meals –
Because proper meals and diet are an important part of your care, our Food and
Nutrition Services staff will follow your doctor’s directions in preparing and serving your
meals. If, while you are a patient, your meal schedule is interrupted for medical reasons,
a tray will be provided for you when you are ready to eat. If you have questions, please
ask the nurse to contact our Food and Nutrition Services department.
Medications, Allergies and Herbal Supplements –
It is important that you inform your doctor and nurse of any medications or herbal
supplements you are taking or allergies you may have. You may bring medicines or a list
of your medications with you. A member of the healthcare team will review them when
you are admitted to your room. It is recommended that you do not take your home
medications while in the hospital. Medications brought from home may be locked up.
This is for your safety.
Patients should not take IV and/or medication pumps outside the building or leave the
nursing unit unescorted by hospital staff.
Newspapers –
Daily newspapers are available for sale in the Cafeteria. A stamp machine, fax machine
and two local bank ATMs are located in the front lobby.
NICU Visiting Hours –
Visiting Hours in the NICU are 6:30 to 8 a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. daily. Additional guidelines
for visitation in this unit apply, so please ask the baby’s nurse for complete details.
Security in the NICU –
The NICU is a secure area with a coded lock on the entrance which is changed
periodically. No one may enter into the NICU without inputting the code for the door or
by being escorted into the NICU area by a staff member. NICU and The Birthplace staff
wear badges with a unique design that allows for their easy identification as hospital
employees. Additionally, matching identification bands are used for mother and baby.
If baby is transferred in, mother and father must present identification (driver’s license,
etc.) on the first visit.
Parking –
A patient/visitor parking garage is provided on the south side of the Medical Center
behind the Medical Arts West Building. There is no charge for parking in the garage.
All visitors and family members visiting in the hospital are asked to park in the parking
garage. For your convenience, two elevators provide access to all levels of the garage,
and a covered walkway joins the facility to the Medical Center. If you have difficulty
walking, please ask for assistance. Security will provide transportation to and from the
parking garage and other areas on campus.
Patient Safety –
Your care and safety are our primary concerns. While you are at Baptist, please assist us
by following these guidelines which have been established for your safety:
• P lease do not remove the identification band you received upon admission. It should
be removed at discharge.
• Utilize the nurse-call communication system to contact your nurse or the nursing station.
• N ever utilize a bedside or overbed table for support when getting in or out of bed.
• P lease do not attempt to adjust equipment in your room. Call the nursing station and
someone will assist you with any necessary adjustments.
• P lease leave electrical appliances at home.
• A lways wear rubber-soled slippers when you are out of bed. These are available for
purchase if you need them. Contact your nurse to request a pair.
• P lease wait for assistance when you are getting in or out of a wheelchair.
If you have concerns with the quality of care that is provided to you or your family, you should:
• D iscuss with the supervisor on duty (on the nursing unit or department).
• If you do not feel comfortable discussing with the supervisor, then you may contact
the Clinical Coordinator (601-968-1258) or the Risk Manager (601-968-1103). They may
also be paged by calling 601-968-1000.
• A fter reporting your concerns, if you feel that the problems have not been addressed,
you may contact the Department Director, Vice President, or Mr. Cotton, President,
MBMC (601-968-1000).
• A fter speaking with hospital leaders and you still feel that the safety/quality issues have
continued, you may contact the Office of Quality Monitoring at the Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) at 1-800-994-6610.
Safety Drills –
We test certain life-safety systems periodically on all shifts. In any real emergency
situation, your nurses will immediately notify and assist you.
Learn More About Patient Safety –
For more information about patient safety, please click here to see the website of the
Mississippi Patient Safety Coalition.
Security –
Our Security staff is on duty 24 hours a day to assist you with any safety concerns you
may have and to protect hospital property. Contact the Security Dispatcher at 601968-1010 if you would like to request assistance, such as escort to your automobile, from
Security. Officers can also provide transportation to and from the parking garage and
other areas on campus for patients or visitors who find it difficult to walk.
Smoking Policy –
Baptist Health Systems is a tobacco-free organization. There is no designated area
anywhere on this campus for the use of tobacco. The use of all tobacco products is
prohibited. Thank you for being tobacco-free while you are here at Baptist.
Snack Shop –
The cafeteria is open for snack service from 6:15 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., closing briefly
between 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 - 10:30 p.m. The lower level vending area is open 24
hours a day with snacks and drinks available.
TV Services –
For your entertainment, your room has been equipped with a color television set. In
addition to local programming, other entertainment channels are available. Call 1490
for TV Service.
Free, educational, in-house TV programming is available 24 hours a day on Channels
41-46. These programs provide information that can help you and your family betterunderstand your condition and learn ways to meet your special healthcare needs.
Channel 41 programming deals with general health topics and is broadcast on all
units. Programming on Channels 42-46 deals with very specific health topics and is only
shown on specialty nursing units. Music, time of day, and general hospital information
is broadcast between educational programs.
Sunday morning worship services are provided on Channel 38 at 8:00 am. Devotional
services are televised from the chapel and broadcast daily at 9:00 am and 9:00 pm.
Telephone Use –
For local calls, dial “9-601” and then the desired number. There is no charge for local
calls. To place a long distance call, dial “8” then “0”. This will connect you with the long
distance operator who will place the call for you. All long-distance calls must be made
either collect or charged to your credit card or to your home phone. No calls will be
charged to your room.
Valuables –
Please leave your valuables at home. If this is not possible, a Security officer will receive
your valuables and place them in our safe. Baptist Medical Center is only responsible
for valuables left in our safe.
Visiting Hours –
Patients in hospital rooms may receive visitors until 9:00 p.m. daily. The end of visiting
hours will be announced over the intercom system.
Visiting privileges in the critical care units will be limited at specific periods of time.
Patients in CVC, CCU, ICU and Neo-Natal Intensive Care areas will receive special
visiting instructions.
Sibling visitation on the Mother / Baby unit is permitted from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. when
accompanied by father or other responsible adult.
Children are allowed to visit patients unless prohibited by the patient’s physician or the
nurse determines it could adversely affect the visitor or the patient.
Persons who are sick, including children, should not visit patients.
All visitors should follow any precaution signs posted on patients’ doors.
All exterior doors are locked at 9:00 p.m. Anyone entering or exiting the building after
this time must do so through the emergency room entrance. Security officers will contact
the patient’s charge nurse to verify that the patient can receive visitors, and issue a
pass that the after-hours visitor is required to wear.
Visiting hours at the Restorative Care Hospital are scheduled. Check with the nurses
station for a schedule.
Weapons, Firearms –
No weapons or firearms are permitted on the Medical Center campus.
The Birthplace Boutique
STORE HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Birthplace Boutique is located on the ground floor of the Colonnades
Medical Office Building (501 Marshall Street) on the campus of Baptist Medical
Center in Jackson, Mississippi. We are a Medela™ Rental Station and carry
several pump styles and a variety of supplies for the nursing mother:
• Lactina™ Select
• Manual
• Pump-In-Style
• Symphony AC
• Mini Electric
RENTAL PRICES (Subject to Change):
• Lactina Select (electric):
• Symphony AC:
Weekly - $15.00
Weekly - $17.00
Monthly - $45.00
Monthly - $70.00
BREAST FEEDING SUPPLIES:
• D ouble Pumping System Personal Rental Kit
• P UMP-IN-STYLE 2000™ • SOFTSHELLS™
• MY BREAST FRIEND Nursing Pillow
• Medela Nursing Bras
Electric Breastpump
• Nursing Shawl
• HOBBIT™ Breast Shells
• Nursing Stool
• Cotton Bra Pads
• Quick Clean Micro-steam Wipes
• Bravado Nursing Bras
• Quick Clean Micro-steam Bags
• Vehicle Lighter Adapter
• Breastpump Milk Bags
• MINI ELECTRIC™ Single Breastpump
• Pacifier
• CSF™ Bags Economy Pak
BAPTIST GIFT SHOP
STORE HOURS:
• Monday - Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We are open to take your orders at (601) 968-1036
AVAILABLE LIST ITEMS:
• A n assortment of plants and fresh flowers. Balloons and stuffed animal may be added
upon request.
• B ooks and Bibles
• B aby books, banks, day gowns, bath items, blankets, and toys.
• S taple items for a hospital patient – toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, shaving
cream, combs, brushes, playing cards, pens, notepads, coloring books, crayons,
crossword puzzles and magazines.
LOCAL
ACCOMMODATIONS
OUTPATIENT AND GUEST LODGING
When you or someone you love requires treatment at Baptist Medical
Center, it’s helpful to find comfortable accommodations close by. The properties
listed below are all conveniently located near Baptist, and some offer reduced rates
for Baptist patients and their families. Call Baptist Resource Management at
601-968-1391 to request a letter verifying your patient status.
Ronald McDonald House
2524 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-981-5683
(Please consult NICU Case Manager for room reservations)
Website: www.ronaldmcdonaldhousems.com
Cabot Lodge
2375 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-948-8650
Medical Discount – no verification needed
Coffeemaker & microwave in lobby; Continental breakfast provided
Website: www.cabotlodgemillsaps.com
Regency Hotel
400 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-969-2141
Restaurant on premises
Days Inn - Coliseum
804 Larson Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-352-7387
Medical Discount – verification is needed
Microwave and refrigerator in rooms; Continental breakfast provided
The Fairview Inn
734 Fairview Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-948-3429 or 1-888-948-1908
Medical Discount – verification is needed
Hampton Inn
320 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-352-1700
Medical rate – verification is needed
Fully equipped two-room suites; Coin-operated laundry;
Deluxe complimentary breakfast; Recently renovated
Holiday Inn Express
310 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-948-4466
Medical Discount – verification is needed
Refrigerator in rooms, coffeemaker; Microwave in lobby and some suites;
Free hot breakfast bar
Hilton Jackson
1001 East County Line Road, Jackson, MS 39211 • 601-957-2800
Medical Discount – based on availability
All rooms feature coffeemaker; Suites available with refrigerator
Website: www.hiltonjackson.com
Clarion Hotel
5075 I-55N, Jackson, MS 39206 • 601-366-9411
Microwave/refrigerator on request; Restaurant on premises; Coin operated laundry
Medical Discount – verification is needed
Jackson Marriott Downtown
200 East Amite Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-969-5100
Microwave/refrigerator on request; Restaurant on premises; Coin operated laundry
Red Roof Inn
700 Larson Street, Jackson, MS 39202(1-55 and High Street) • 601-969-5006
Medical Discount – verification is needed
Coffeemaker in lobby; Restaurant next door; Guest YMCA membership available
Residence Inn
881 East Riverplace, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-355-3599
Medical discount – verification is needed
Coffeemaker/refrigerator/microwave; Conventional oven and stovetop
Evening hospitality with light meal; Shuttle service available
Town Place Suites by Marriott
572 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS 39206 • 601-206-5757
Medical discount – verification is needed
Studio, one and two-bedroom suites; Fully equipped kitchen
RESTAURANTS
Backyard Burger
2601 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-362-5223
Basil’s Belhaven
904 East Fortification Street, Jackson MS 39202 • 601-352-2002
Located next to McDade’s Market on Fortification Street
Seattle Drip
Baptist Medical Center Lobby • 601-362-7422
Domino’s Pizza
616 North Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-5600
Fenians Irish Pub Grill
901 East Fortification Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-948-0055
Keifers (Greek)
705 Poplar Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-355-6825
Kentucky Fried Chicken
1702 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-352-5327
La Cazuela (Mexican)
1401 East Fortification Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-3414
Popeyes Chicken
986 High Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-9881
Que Sera-Sera
2801 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-981-2520
Rainbow-High Noon Café (Organic)
2807 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-982-2001
Schimmel’s (Upscale Dining)
2615 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-981-7077
Taco Bell
1200 High Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-354-3018
Two Sister’s Kitchen (Soul Food)
707 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-1180
Walker’s Drive-In
3016 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-982-2633
Wendy’s
1260 High Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-352-6204
PHARMACY LOCATIONS
Brent’s Drugs
904 B East Fortification Street, Jackson, MS 39216
• 601-352-0721
Located next to McDade’s Market on Fortification Street
Walgreens
955 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202
• 601-969-5383
Located on the corner of Fortification and North State Street
CVS
914 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202
• 601-352-7566
Located two blocks south of the hospital on North State Street
LOCAL CHURCH
/ SUPPORT
GROUPS
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Amazing Church of God in Christ
2603 West Capital Street, Jackson, MS 39209 • 601-355-3555
Beth Israel Synagogue
5315 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211 • 601-956-6215
Christ United Methodist Church
6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211 • 601-956-6974
Emmanuel Baptist Church
1109 Cooper Road, Jackson, MS 39212 • 601-371-8855
First Baptist Church of Jackson
431 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-949-1900
First Presbyterian of Jackson
1309 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-355-1731
Galloway United Methodist Church
305 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-825-8677
New Hope Baptist Church
5202 Watkins Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 • 601-366-7702
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
305 East Capital Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-354-1535
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
123 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-969-3125
Woodland Hill Baptist Church
5055 Manhattan Road, Jackson, MS 39206 • 601-981-1441
Word of Faith
5019 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39209 • 601-922-7226
SUPPORT GROUPS
Central MS Down Syndrome Society
Contact Person: Shawn Wilkerson • 601-355-3555
LaLeche League
Contact Person: Nell Blakely (Rankin) • 601-825-8579
Camille Foretich (Jackson) • 601-829-1461
March of Dimes
Contact Person: Amy Burrow • 601-362-8948
Mississippi Department of Human Services
Contact Person: Angela Hillman • 601-364-7447
Safe Kids
Contact Person: Lori Bezada • 601-360-0531
SSI
1-800-772-1213
WIC
601-576-7100
PHYSICIAN
LIST
JACKSON AREA PHYSICIAN LIST
BRANDON
Rankin Children’s Group – Brandon____________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Ann Marie Lee, MD
Dana Roe, MD
1405 Crossgates Drive W, 601-825-0925
Brandon, MS 39042
Michael Rogers, MD Dennis Rowlen, MD
Michelle Van Norman, MD
Rankin Family Health Care___________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Betti Knight, MD
Linda Moyd, MD
1551 W Government Street 601-825-3163
Brandon, MS 39042
Laura Mullins, MD CANTON
G.A. Carmichael Health Center______________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Janice Bacon, MD
Linda Chamber, NP
1668 W Pearce Street 601-859-5213
Canton, MS 39046
Stacy Ingram, NP
Willie Jessop, NP
Kenisha Meaders, NP
Kristy Robinson, NP
Sunshine Medical Clinic______________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Vibha Vig, MD
Jennifer Fails, NP
1883 Highway 43 Canton, MS 39046
601-855-5287
CLINTON
Children’s Medical Group – Clinton__ __________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Jennifer “Jaye” Myers, MD
539 Highway 80 W James K. Purvis, MD
Clinton, MS 39056
601-924-7489
Robert Joe Russell, MD CRYSTAL SPRINGS
Copiah Medical Association_ ________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Randy Hankins, MD
John Long, MD
123 Bobo Drive 601-892-2225
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
Fred McDonnell, MD
Robert Walker, MD
Robert Watson, MD
Ken Whittington, MD
Martha Smith, CFNP
FLOWOOD
Family Practice Associates_____________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes - full term only
Landall Hathorn, MD
Kecia Kirk, MD
1050 River Oaks Drive, Suite 100 601-200-4760
Flowood, MS 39232
Rankin Children’s Group – Flowood____________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Joseph Edwards, MD
Craig Flowers, MD
151 E Metro, Suite 102 601-992-2292
Flowood, MS 39232
Kristin Miller, MD HAZELHURST
Copiah Medical Association_ ________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Randy Hankins, MD
John Long, MD
213 Caldwell Drive Hazelhurst, MS 39083
601-894-4661
Fred McDonnell, MD
Robert Walker, MD
Robert Watson, MD
Ken Whittington, MD
Martha Smith, CFNP
G.A. Carmichael Health Center______________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Weymoth Corwell, MD
Charles Shoeten, MD
1547 Jerry Clower Blvd 601-746-6532
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Willie Jessop, NP
Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center - Hazelhurst_ ___________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Joy Jackson, MD
217 S Ext Street 601-825-0925
Hazelhurst, MS 39083
JACKSON
Campbell Clinic_______________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No - full term only
Annyce Campbell, MD
4510 Hanging Moss Road 601-981-1222
Jackson, MS 39206
Capital City Children’s & Adolescent’s Clinic_____________ Accepts Medicaid: up to age 4
Geraldine B. Chaney, MD
Kenneth A. Yung, MD
2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite F 601-362-7476
Jackson, MS 39216
Central Jackson Family Medical Clinic________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Tessa Hill, MD
Cassandra Thomas, MD
514-C E Woodrow Wilson Blvd 601-981-7198
Jackson, MS 39216
The Children’s Clinic, PLLC____________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Amanda Cook, MD
Sam Denney, MD
Gordon Meador, MD
Julia Sherwood, MD
1513 Lakeland Drive, Suite 101 Jackson, MS 39216
601-362-8233
Samuel “Tony” Smith, MD
Robert Thompson, MD
Children’s Medical Group – Jackson__ _________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Erwyn Freeman, MD
1867 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite 101B, Sam Hopper, MD
601-362-8776
Jackson, MS 39216
Catherine P. Phillipi, MD
Melinda Ray, MD
Joanna Storey, MD
Paul Welch, MD
Choices for Children_________________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Lawrence Sutton, MD
Theresa Fisher, PA
2941 Terry Road 601-373-0566
Jackson, MS 39204
Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Centers - Main_ _______________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Derek Davis, MD
Linda Jackson-Assad, MD
3502 W Northside Drive 601-362-5321
Jackson, MS 39213
Kathleen Birck, CFNP
Kellie Butler, NP
Velma Hill McCall, CPNP
Pamela Watson-McGee CPNP
Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Centers - South________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Renita Cotton, MD
866 Medical Plaza Tatonja Jones, CNP
Jackson, MS 39204
601-372-1800
Jackson Pediatric Associates_________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Jennifer O’Sullivan, MD
Yolanda Wilson, MD
1600 North State Street 601948-4750
Jackson, MS 39202
Jackson Pediatric Medical Associates_ _______________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Dana Carbo-Bryant, MD
1824 Hospital Drive Joanna McKinley, MD
Jackson, MS 39204
601-346-4586
The Kidz Care Klinic__________________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Michelle J. Gibson, MD
5440 Watkins Drive, Suite B 601-364-2726
Jackson, MS 39206
Peace Children’s Clinic______________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Louisa Lawson, MD
Audrey Robertson, MD
514 H Woodrow Wilson Drive 601-713-3900
Jackson, MS 392016
Sullivan Family Medical Clinic________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Hursie Davis Sullivan, MD
1814 Hospital Drive Jackson, MS 39204
601-373-2940
UMC Family Practice - Lakeland______________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Diane Beebe, MD
878 Lakeland Drive Antony Cloy, MD
Jackson, MS 39216
601-984-6800
Staff of 20+ doctors
UMC Family Practice - West Jackson__ ________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Staff of 20+ doctors
1815 Hospital Drive Jackson, MS 39204
601-815-5700
UMC Pediatric - Jackson Medical Mall________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Eva Henderson, MD
350 W Woodrow Wilson Blvd, Suite 350 Tammy McGee, MD
Jackson, MS 39216
601-984-4955
UMC Pediatric - Wellbaby Clinic______________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
William Sorey, MD
2500 North State Street 601-815-8010
Jackson, MS 39216
Voice of Calvary Family Health Center__ ______________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Catherine Gardner Kauda, MD 350 W Woodrow Wilson Blvd, Suite 611 601-944-9912
Jackson, MS 39216
MADISON
Children’s Medical Group - Madison__ _________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Amy Brewer, MD
Gretchen Brown, MD
7726 Old Canton Road 601-856-5105
Madison, MS 39110
Steven Chevalier, MD
Parker Ellison, MD
William Smith, MD
MAGEE
Peds and Teens Clinic__ ______________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Michael Ward, MD
310 2nd Street, SE Magee, MS 39111
601-849-7339
MENDENHALL
Rankin Family Health Care - Mendenhall______________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Dennis Adams, MD
401 N Main Street 601-847-3306
Mendenhall, MS 39114
RIDGELAND
Internal Medicine and Pediatric Associates of Ridgeland_____________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Jason Hicks, MD
Manisha Sethi, MD
6919 Old Canton Road 601-956-0911
Ridgeland, MS 39158
Madison-Ridgeland Children’s Clinic__ _________________________ Accepts Medicaid: No
Leslie Delaney, MD
Leslie Jones, MD
J. Lee Owen, MD
William Payne, MD
297 Highway 51, Suite B Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-856-2598
UTICA
Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center - Utica_________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Rotate MD/NP
from other clinics
6608 Highway 27 North 601-885-6021
Utica, MS 39183
VICKSBURG
River Region Health Center_ _______________________Accepts Medicaid: Call for details
Lisa Fairchild, MD
Elizabeth Roy, MD
2100 Highway 61 N 601-631-2613
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Debbie Smith, MD
Geri Weiland, MD
The Vicksburg Clinic_ ________________________________________ Accepts Medicaid: Yes
Thomas Moore, MD
Gordon Sluis, MD
1115 North Frontage Road 601-619-4133
Vicksburg, MS 39180
revised 02/07
PREPARING FOR
DISCHARGE
CPR
Prior to your baby’s discharge we strongly encourage you to take infant
CPR. This course is offered free of charge at Baptist for parents and caregivers. Please
call to sign up prior to your baby’s discharge.
Call 601-948-6262 for more information or to sign up.
CAR SEAT TEST
Before your baby is discharged we will ask that you bring the car seat
your baby will be using at discharge so that the nurses can perform a car seat test.
The car seat test is a 90 minute test in which your baby will sit in their car seat while on
a monitor to be observed for any signs of apnea, bradycardia, or decreased oxygen
saturation.
If your baby does not pass this test, you may be sent home with a special car seat
called a “Car bed” which lies flat instead of sitting upright.
HEARING SCREEN
All babies born at Baptist Hospital have a hearing screen before they are
discharged. This a simple test performed in the nursery by your baby’s nurse. The test
we use at Baptist is the AABR. The AABR uses sensors placed on the infant’s head and
earphones over the ears.
If your baby does not pass the screening after three separate attempts in the hospital,
you will be referred for a complete hearing test conducted by a licensed Audiologist.
AABR: Automated Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response.