Your Hospital Staff
The Medical Staff
The physician who admits you is responsible for
directing your care while you are in the hospital. Your physician,
as the coordinator for your treatment program, should be consulted
if you have questions about your illness. Your admitting physician
may request other physicians to see you on a consultation basis
during your stay. Some of these physicians you may not realize were
part of your care team, such as the Radiologist or Pathologist. If
you have questions regarding any service, please contact the
hospital.
The Nursing Staff
24-hour nursing care is provided by a team of
professional registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and
nurses aids. There is a nursing supervisor on duty at all times. If
you have concerns, please ask to see the nurse in charge of the unit
for the time period of your concern, or ask for the Director of
Nursing.
Pastoral Services
Members of clergy from the community visit the hospital
regularly. Your priest, minister, or rabbi is always welcome to
visit you while you are here. To contact Pastoral Services, dial
extension 182
Dietary Services
The hospital maintains a full range of dietary
staff--from a registered dietitian, to dietary assistants who are
here to meet your dietary needs during your stay. If you have
questions about your meals or diet, dial extension 254.
Social Services
Our Social Service Department works in all patient care
areas, and are trained to help patients and family members deal with
financial, social, and emotional problems that relate to illness or
hospitalization. Members of the department work with patients and
families to help deal with long-term illnesses, rehabilitation, and
are prepared to help with your discharge planning needs. To contact
the Social Services Department, dial extension 201.
Patient Billing
Patient Billing can answer questions about your
hospital bills, and help you with financial issues surrounding your
medical needs. Patient Billing can be reached by calling extension
305. The unit is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to
4:30PM. Please call with questions and concerns to avoid payment
issues.
Housekeeping Staff
Your room is cleaned daily by a member of the
Housekeeping Staff. Repairs and preventive equipment maintenance
checks are performed routinely by the Maintenance Staff. If you have
any questions or concerns as to who this staff is, please ask to see
their identification badges while they are in your room, or speak to
your nurse regarding your concerns.
Volunteers
Volunteers contribute many hours of service and
financial assistance to the hospital. They supplement the services
of the hospital staff in many ways. The Barnes-Kasson Hospital
Auxiliary mans and maintains the Hospital Gift Shop daily. The
hospital auxiliary's gift shop offers small gift items, personal
care/toiletry items, sodas, and snacks. Their entire profit goes to
equipment and building upgrades. The Friends of Barnes-Kasson is
another group of volunteers who provide Barnes-Kasson Hospital with
financial support each year through their annual Gala Dinner Dance.
All volunteer groups welcome new members at any time.
Other Personnel
During your stay, you may be visited by many other
health care professionals, including personnel from Laboratory,
Radiology, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. In addition,
Barnes-Kasson Hospital includes many behind-the-scenes workers, such
as Business Office accountants, Medical Records, secretaries, and
other who provide services toward your well-being.
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