The following is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). To read the answer to each question, please click on the question.
Questions:
Do I need to bring my current medications with me to the hospital?
Yes, all of your current medications will need to be brought with you to the hospital for identification and then sent home.
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How do my loved ones get information about me while I am in the hospital?
As part of our commitment to protect patient confidentiality, each patient is assigned a unique Patient ID number that a family member or friend must reference in order to obtain any information regarding your care. Upon admission you will be given the Patient ID Number along with a direct dial room number to your room so that family members may contact you directly. *The patient must give family members or loved ones the Patient ID number in order for them to have access to information. ONLY the patient can release that information.
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Will I need to bring any paperwork?
Please bring any medical insurance cards and any necessary claims forms. This will speed the admissions process. Also you can go to the Med Key registration program online found under the patients section to speed up the process.
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What personal items should I bring?
Hospital gowns are available, but you may bring your own dressing robe and slippers. We encourage you to bring your own toiletries from home. Personal belongings such as jewelry, cash, credit cards or times of great personal value should not be kept in your room. . If you are having surgery, you will not be allowed to wear jewelry during the operation. Please be sure your jewelry, prescription medications and other valuables are sent home with a family member or friend. . Please note that when you are discharged from the hospital, you may need your credit cards, checks or cash to take care of your bill. If so, please ask a friend or family member to bring them from home at that time.
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What if I'm taking medications?
Please bring a list of your medications and dosages. Your physician will evaluate which ones you should continue taking while in the hospital. These will be dispensed to you by the hospital pharmacy during your stay. Any medications brought from home will be sent to the pharmacy. This procedure ensures that the medications you are currently taking do not interfere or interact with new medications ordered for you during your stay, and prevents the loss of your medications from home.
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What about meals?
Our Food Services Department is dedicated to providing you with nutritious and delicious meals. If your physician has requested a special diet for you, your meals will be specially prepared according to your physician's orders. Approximate service times for your meals are: Breakfast 8:00am, Lunch Noon, and Dinner 5:00pm.
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Can my family or friends eat with me?
The cafeteria is open for the convenience of visitors and staff every day. If a friend or family member desires a meal, he or she may feel free to visit the cafeteria and purchase a meal. Hours are: Breakfast 7:00 a.m.- 8:30a.m. Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dinner 5:30- p.m.-7:15p.m. Vending machines are located outside the cafeteria and in the Emergency Department waiting room where beverages and snacks may be purchased 24-hours a day.
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