ASSESSMENT & PLANNING: Assess the coping responses and needs of assigned patients/families to their healthcare experience; plan and coordinate appropriate developmental, therapeutic and educational opportunities for the patient and family during the hospital stay, taking into consideration the individuality of each child's family, culture and stage of development; develop and implement activities, resources and programs to meet patient/family needs. ESSENTIAL LIFE EXPERIENCES: Provide essential life experiences for children to foster continued growth and development during their hospital stay; organize play activities, materials and other experiences at bedside and/or in activity rooms; coordinate special events in recognition of significant and familiar experiences (e.g.