ELIGIBILITY

Families of dependent children, 20 years old and younger, whose home residence is outside a 30 mile radius of Wichita, who are in any Wichita hospita or are receiving outpatient treatment.

To stay at either Ronald McDonald House, a person must have attained 18 years of age, or if under 18 years of age must:
a. Have been legally emancipated
b. Be accompanied by a person who has attained 18 years of age who is the person's (a) spouse, (b) parent or natural guardian, or legal guardian, or subject to the approval and discretion of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Wichita, Inc., be

c. Accompanied by a person who has attained 18 years of age who has been approved and designated by a person described in paragraphs 2 (b) or 2 (c).

Home health agencies, therapists, medical personnel administering IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, other IV medications or non-emergency medical procedures are not allowed. This policy does not interfere with House guests self-administering oral or subcutaneous medications (such as insulin), following proper training in another setting.
Because there will frequently be people staying at the House whose resistance to infection is low, requirements for good hygiene nd infection control will be strictly enforced. Persons with colds or who have been exposed to other infectious diseases before or during their stay at the House will ot be allowed to stay.

All patients receiving treatment, or patients (including new mothers) recently dismissed from the hospital and staying in the house must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Mothers of new babies must have someone with them until such time the new mother and Manager agree the new mother can take responsibility for herself.

The Wichita Ronald McDonald House Admissions criteria and house rules are determined by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Wichita, Inc. Board of Directors. PLEASE do not ask the House Managers to make any exceptions to any criteria as they are unable to do so.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the admissions criteria, please direct them to the Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Wichita, Inc., 1110 N. Emporia, 67214, (316) 269-4182. or email Susan Smythe 
 

GUIDELINES

• The cost to stay at the Ronald McDonald House is $15 per night per family.
• Quiet hours are from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am.
•  Any Ronald McDonald House agent has the right to enter your room at any time.
•  Conduct;  Disorderly conduct, profanity, public intoxication, or domestic disturbances and / or abuse (including verbal or physical) will not be tolerated and the guest family will be asked to leave and not be readmitted.
• Check-out:  Please let us know in advance when you may be checking out by 2:00 pm if possible.  If it is necessary for you to check out prior to 9:00 am, please consult the Manager the day before.
• Your bedroom and bathroom must be cleaned thoroughly before checking out.  Check-Out instructions are available in the office at  Manager's desk and on the back of the bedroom doors.  The Manager or volunteer will check your room before departure.
• Child Supervision:  Baby sitting services are not provided.  Supervision of children under age 18 is the parent/guardian's responsibility.  Children must be supervised at all times.  Children must be in their own bedrooms by 10:00 pm.  
• House Duty:  Each family is expected to participate in the daily upkeep of the House by doing one House duty each day by 11:00 am.
• Cleaning:  As a House guest of Ronald McDonald House, it is your responsibility to keep your bedroom, bathroom, and any other area in the House that you occupy neat and clean.  If you have a guest with you, you are responsible for making sure  they pick up after themselves (or  you pick up after them).  Loading and unloading the dishwasher is the responsibility of all families.
• Food must be prepared, eaten, or stored ONLY in the kitchen and dining areas.
• There is no food or beverages allowed in your bedroom except water.
• No medication or breast milk, (which is a bodily fluid), are allowed in the House refrigerators or House freezers.  See the Manager for proper storage requirements.
• Room Occupancy:  The registered family member must use the room nightly.  Each bedroom is limited to 4 people including children /babies.  All persons occupying the room must be registered with the Manager.
• Ronald McDonald House is smoke free.  Smoking and smokeless (chewing/snuff) tobacco is prohibited in the House and property other than the designated smoking area.
• Visitation Expectation:  You and members of your family are expected to spend a substantial amount of time with the patient in the hospital on a daily basis.
• Visitors are welcome.  However, the donated items such as food, laundry, etc. are for family use only.  All visitors are welcome between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm only.
• Weapons, firearms, or illegal drugs are not allowed in the Houses or on Ronald McDonald House Property.  This activity will not be tolerated and the guest family will be asked to leave and will not be readmitted.
• No pets are allowed in the houses.

Violation of any rules will not be tolerated and may result in the guest family being asked to leave and not be readmitted.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Manager.