About Your Arrival
Valuables
All valuables should be sent home to protect from
loss/theft. If this is not possible, please deposit them with
nursing staff. They will be kept in the Hospital safe until your
discharge. NOTE: access to the safe is limited to the hours of
8:00AM to 4:30PM. If you do bring valuables to the hospital, such as
wedding rings and other jewelry, and you wish to wear them during
your stay, please be sure that these items are included on the
"admissions clothing list" that will be reviewed with you by your
admitting nurse on the nursing unit. If you lose something, please
notify your nurse immediately, and we will make every effort to help
you find it. Unclaimed articles are turned in to the Housekeeping
Department. To inquire about lost articles, call extension 105.
Upon Admission
At the time of your admission, you will receive forms
to be signed. These forms give the hospital permission to provide
services your doctor believes are necessary and the right to bill
your insurance carrier for services rendered. Certain procedures may
require additional forms to be obtained while you are a patient.
Advanced Directives
Advanced directives, in the form of a living will or
durable power of attorney for health care enable patients to give
instructions regarding the treatment they would prefer if seriously
ill. If you have a living will or durable power of attorney for
health care, please provide the institution with a copy. The
document will be included with your chart. If you do not have any
advance directive, and would like information on this topic, please
call our Social Services Department at extension 201, and a Social
Service representative will provide you with information to your
questions.
How to Call for Assistance
For your safety and convenience, there is a call button
located at your bedside and a call button in your bathroom. A
two-way intercom enables you to talk directly with the nursing
station. When you press the button, the nursing station is alerted
that you need assistance. A staff member will respond to your signal
as soon as possible.
Your Room Assignment
Room assignment is based upon your admitting diagnosis
and the bed availability on the day of your admission
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