A Virtual Tour of the Pediatric Oncology Branch

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A Virtual Tour of the Pediatric Oncology Branch
Treating Cancer in Children at the nih
What to expect during a visit to the Pediatric
Oncology Branch, National Cancer
Institute, National Institutes of Health,
Bethesda, Maryland
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Pediatric Oncology Branch

• The Pediatric Oncology Branch is dedicated to the
  study and treatment of childhood cancer.
• This presentation was created as an orientation
  for prospective patients and their families, . .
  . a virtual tour of the Pediatric Oncology Branch
  that shows visitors what to expect when coming to
  the NIH.
• Additional information about our programs can be
  found at http//home.ccr.cancer.gov/oncology/pedia
  tric/

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Aerial view, Mark O. Hatfield building (opened in
2004), with the Warren G. Magnuson building 10
(also part of the hospital) in background.
Aerial Photography by Duane Lempke, Sisson
Studios, Inc.
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The Bethesda campus of NIH is under a perimeter
lockdown security system. Patients, visitors and
their vehicles are thoroughly screened upon
entering the campus from either Rockville Pike or
Cedar Lane.
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The Rockville Pike/South Drive entrance is to the
far left from Cedar Lane, below.
Aerial Photography by Duane Lempke, Sisson
Studios, Inc.
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The main entrance into the Clinical Center
building 10 is now in the Hatfield Building.
Aerial Photography by Duane Lempke, Sisson
Studios, Inc.
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Approaching the Hatfield building main entrance
to the Clinical Center from either Rockville Pike
or Cedar Lane, make an immediate left turn just
beyond the sign.
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Shuttle busses, taxis and private vehicles drop
off and pick up passengers here at the main
entrance. Valet parking is available on weekdays.
Patients/visitors also may park in the P 1-level
garage located beyond the main entrance. On
weekends when the Valet Center is closed,
patients and visitors may park in the P1-level
parking garage 24 hours a day.
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the P1-level garage entrance on the west side of
the Hatfield building
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The Childrens Inn at NIH is directly across from
the main entrance of the Hatfield Building.
Families can stay here while their child is being
treated in the Outpatient Clinic.
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Personnel at the Information /Hospitality
Services Desk, located just inside the main
entrance to the Hatfield Building, offer special
services, including guides, to patients and
visitors.
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The centerpiece of the Hatfield Building is its
seven-story atrium, as viewed from the third
floor looking north toward the Information/Hospita
lity Desk (lower center).
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The NIH boasts a 78-member police force. Officer
P.J. Mitchell is one of the friendly and
well-trained officers who protect you while on
the NIH campus.
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If you enter the Hatfield building from the
P1-level garage, remember whether you parked on
the West or East side.
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From the P-1 garage you enter into the lower
lobby. This is where you have your parking ticket
validated.
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Patient registration, Admissions, is on the first
floor.
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Families go from Admissions to the Pediatric
Clinic, which is located nearby in the Magnuson
building section of the hospital. Here, Maria,
with her Mom and older brother, head toward this
clinic.
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At the front desk, they are greeted by the
friendly clinic staff.
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Playroom
The Clinic Waiting Room is to the right of the
front desk. The Playroom is. . .
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. . . immediately to the left of the Waiting
Room.
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The Physical Examination/Treatment rooms are near
the clinics front desk.
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The Patient/Parent Information and Education room
has informational booklets and a computer.
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We have three Nurse Practitioners, one of whom
will help provide continuity of care for the
duration of your visit at the NIH. (top left to
right Barbara, Joanne bottom, Kathy)
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In addition, a Research Nurse works with each
patient treated on a Pediatric Oncology Branch
clinical trial. Paula, Alberta, Andy and Donna
are just a few of the experienced research nurses
on staff.
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Our Social Worker, Lynda, will assist you with
travel arrangements before you arrive and is
available to help you during your stay at the NIH.
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A Clinical Center Patient Representative is
available to help address questions and concerns.
Her office is on the second floor of the Magnuson
building section of the hospital.
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The first stop during a clinic visit is to check
vital signs.
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Weighing in!
How tall are you?
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Next stop is the examination room . . .
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Take a deep breath . . . and let it all out!
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Patients needing diagnostic x-rays visit the
Radiology Department located on the first floor
of the Magnuson building section of the hospital.
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Getting ready for a chest x-ray.
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After initial diagnostic testing is completed,
each family meets with its health care team to
discuss treatment options.
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Once the care plan is finalized, therapy begins,
often here in the outpatient Treatment Room in
the clinic.
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Those who require hospitalization are admitted to
the Pediatric Inpatient Unit on the first floor
of the Hatfield Building.
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Here is one of several nurses stations that are
in the inpatient unit.
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Both private (above) and semi-private rooms are
available.
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Siblings sometimes help by serving as a bone
marrow transplant donor. Cells are collected in
the Department of Transfusions Apheresis Center
on the first floor of the Magnuson building
section of the hospital.
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Each day, the needs and treatment of inpatients
and outpatients are discussed at a
multidisciplinary care team conference.
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Rounds are conducted twice a day when the care
team . . .
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. . . examines every patient and meets with
families to review questions, progress and plans.
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The Inpatient Unit has a Family Lounge with
kitchenette, television, VCR, computer games and
comfortable seating.
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The Inpatient Playroom, on the first floor, is
well equipped and competently staffed by Deborah
Marcus, CTRS, a Recreation Therapist in the NIH
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
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The NIH School is on the first floor. The
teaching staff helps young patients keep up with
their class work back home.
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An interfaith Spiritual Ministry Team is
available to offer support to patients and their
families. Regular services are held here in the
Chapel on the seventh floor of the Hatfield
building.
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A library for adult patients, family members,
visitors and staff is located on the seventh
floor of the Hatfield building and managed by
Marie Kaplan.
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The childrens library is located on the first
floor of the Hatfield building.
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The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has
additional facilities in the Hatfield building
for patients and their families, which include
arts crafts, games, and workout and
recreational equipment.
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Two cafeterias-located on the second floor and
the B1 level in the Magnuson building section of
the hospital-are open to the public.
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ATM machines, located near the cafeterias, and a
credit union branch, all in the Magnuson building
section of the hospital, may be used by parents,
visitors and staff.
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Other support services located on the first floor
of the Hatfield building
Outpatient Pharmacy fills prescriptions.
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Omega Travel Office makes long-distance travel
arrangements for eligible patients and authorized
family members.
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Voucher Office helps eligible families apply for
authorized travel-related reimbursement.
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Gift Shop is located on the west side of the
atrium.
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Café is located across the atrium from the gift
shop and is open weekdays from 7AM until 5PM.
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Business Center has four Macintosh computers and
four PCs to allow families keep track of their
business back home.


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At the end of each visit, hugs will send you on
your way. We will see you at your next visit.
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Alan S. Wayne, M.D.
Lee J. Helman, M.D.
Chief
Clinical Director
We are here to help you and to offer the best
care possible. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact one of us.
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Credits
The Producer deeply appreciates the splendid
assistance and cooperation of the children,
families and NIH personnel whose photographs
appear in this presentation, and the entire staff
of the Pediatric Oncology Branch, and in
particular, the special behind-the-scenes efforts
of Barbara Cáceda and Richard Saunders, for
helping organize the program (Barbara) and
transfer images (Richard) to the Pediatric
Oncology Branchs website.
Barbara Cáceda Assistant to the Chief
Richard Saunders Information Technology Specialist
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Credits
Program produced by William H. L. Dornette, M.D.,
J.D., Special NIH Volunteer, using Microsoft
PowerPointMAC 2001, running in a Macintosh
PowerBook G4 computer with Mac OS 10.3.3.
Images created with a Nikon Coolpix 5000
digital camera, and enhanced using Adobe
Photoshop v.7.0.1