Planning Your Hospital Stay

Your doctor may refer your child to Phoenix Children’s for surgery or another procedure that requires a hospital stay. We understand that these visits take careful planning – especially for families who travel to us from outside Phoenix.

The following resources can help you start thinking about and planning for your time at the hospital.

Overnight Stays at Phoenix Children’s

When you’re preparing for a hospital stay, the to-list may seem long. Where do you start? We’ve outlined what to expect and how you can make your visit as easy as possible.

Lodging, Activities & Transportation

If you’re from out-of-town, an extended hospital stay is like planning for a trip. Find more information about:

Options for Hospital Visitors

We welcome visitors at Phoenix Children’s, but our visitor protocol helps us protect our patients. Review visitor information, so you understand who can visit your child and when.

Sometimes, you can’t visit your child in person because of work or other responsibilities. Our Virtual Visit program gives you the option to see your child by video from anywhere at any time.

Other Patient & Family Services

As part of your child’s hospital stay, you have access to several in-hospital resources, including:

Activities, entertainment and amenities, such as laundry
Food and dining options
Gift shop with delivery services
Internet and phones
Relaxation, wellness and spiritual resources
Security services