Preparing for Your Visit with Emergency Services

When you come to the Emergency Department at Cincinnati Children’s, be sure to bring:

• Insurance card (preferably not a copy)
• Identification (for example, a driver’s license)
• Child’s social security number
• Name and address of the child’s primary care provider
• List of child’s allergies
• Current list of child’s medications

Optional Items

• Distraction materials for both you and the child
• Light jacket or blanket due to possible temperature variances

Transportation

• If you come by ambulance and are discharged, make sure you have a ride home. The Emergency Department does not provide cab vouchers.
• Remember to have a car seat brought to the hospital to transport a child home.