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THE DAILY LIFE OF TWO NURSES AT LA MAISON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

36 children celebrated New Year’s Eve at La Maison. Then there were 166 children<\/strong> from 23 countries,<\/strong> all facing real medical challenges. Among them, 154 were battling heart diseases, 6 had the after-effects of noma, 2 were affected by caustic stenosis of the oesophagus, and 4 by various pathologies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Maison, a unique medicalised children’s home, atypical in the Swiss medical landscape, stands out for its essential role in caring for children facing a variety of medical challenges. It offers specialist support in a deeply human and caring environment, encouraging healing and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is thanks to its highly professional and committed staff that La Maison achieves this mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we give the floor to two nurses, Chlo\u00e9 and Emilie, whose day-to-day experiences bear witness to the importance of a personalised approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEET TWO NURSES FROM LA MAISON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emilie Tiquet and Chlo\u00e9 Biselx, two of the institution’s five nurses, share their responsibilities in the infirmary. Their dynamism reveals the vitality of this essential service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emilie, who has had a varied career, has made a bold 180\u00b0 turn, moving from a variety of adult surgical services<\/a> to the delicate care of children. For her part, Chlo\u00e9, with a wealth of experience in paediatrics and surgery, chose to hone her skills by training in tropical medicine.<\/a> These career choices reflect their dedication to constantly adapting and evolving. Today, they meet the specific needs of the young patients at La Maison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blood sampling session in the infirmary at La Maison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Dialogue, smiling and listening are the universal tools for building relationships with patients.”<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emilie and Chlo\u00e9, nurses at La Maison<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A DAILY ROUTINE OF CARE AND HUMANITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These two nurses, who work in the infirmary, which is the hub of La Maison, describe their daily routine as one of welcome, reassurance, supervision, pre- and post-operative support, administrative management and preparation for the children’s return home. They all agree that the infirmary is much more than just a medical space for them. It’s a place where emotions mingle, where laughter resounds, tears flow, worries are expressed, listening is omnipresent and support is constant. It’s a space that aims to provide maximum attention and human warmth, so that the children experience the care they receive with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PERSONALISED CARE AND EXEMPLARY COLLABORATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chlo\u00e9 and Emilie emphasise the importance of the children’s well-being, saying that “their psychological and physical well-being is essential, especially during their first few days of integration”. They add: “We adapt our care to each child. This personalised approach demonstrates our desire to offer adapted and attentive care, in an environment conducive to healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a dynamic day-to-day operation where information is passed on to ensure the children’s well-being. “We have a meeting every morning with the educators and the administration to discuss any problems of the day, as well as the children’s medical appointments,” explains Chlo\u00e9. Emilie also stresses the importance of these daily exchanges: “We pass on information about the children and their state of health every evening to the night watchmen who take over from us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n