Patient Resources

PUBLIC NOTICE
MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® — SITE VISIT

• Boston Children’s Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 2008 and 2012 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In October 2017, Boston Children’s Hospital is applying for re-designation. 

• Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail, and direct mail. All comments received by phone must be followed up in writing to the Magnet Program Office.

NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.

• Your comments must be received by October 13, 2017

Address: AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE
8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492
E-Mail: magnet@ana.org Phone: 866-588-3301 (toll free)

All comments received by phone must be followed up in writing to the Magnet Program Office.

At Boston Children's Hospital, we strive to make your and your child's experience coming here - and staying here - as pleasant as possible. We understand that a hospital visit can sometimes be difficult and overwhelming, and we offer many amenities that we hope will make your time here more comfortable.

On this website, you'll find all you need to know about getting to Boston Children's, accommodations, navigating the hospital experience and resources that are available for your family.....

Una guía completa para la experiencia de los pacientes en el Hospital de Niños de Boston.

Here are some helpful links: 

• Find the Boston Children's location closest to you.
   
• Get directions and parking information.
   
• Learn about the healthy and delicious options from our cafeteria; room service and special dietary options are also available.
   
• Our chaplaincy offers spiritual support 24 hours a day to people of all traditions and those with no religious affiliation.
   
• Take advantage of our library to research any medical topic using the same resources that our physicians and other health care professionals use.
   
• Here for an overnight and not sure where to stay? Our guide to staying in the hospital, hotels and special accommodations.
   
• Want to take a break from the hospital routine? Here’s a list of area attractions and restaurants.
   
• Know where to turn when you still have questions.

Visiting Boston Children's?

Click on one of the guides below to download our guide for you and/or your child’s outpatient visit or inpatient stay at our hospital. Take this guide with you for directions and maps, hospital services, accommodations and amenities.

Your Hospital Stay

Outpatient Guide for Parents

Outpatient Guide for Patients (18 and up)

Generous donors are helping to support our families here at Boston Children’s. You can be a part of this effort by making a gift online. Your contribution of any amount will help. If you would like more information about giving opportunities, please contact Vincent Vittoria at 857-218-3195.