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Written by Chris Drea
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 What to Bring and What Not to Bring to the Hospital
The Hospital cannot be responsible for the loss of money, jewels or other valuables kept in your room. Upon admission you will be given a choice of sending your valuables home with a relative or friend or placing them in the business office safe. You will receive a receipt for your valuables. The receipt must be presented each time a withdrawal of valuables is made or when all valuables are withdrawn. This is for your protection. You may pick up your personal items from the cashier upon discharge or request that someone else pick them up for you.
Medications from Home
Patients wishing to use their own medications may do so upon written order of their physician. No other medication may be used by the patient in the Hospital except those ordered by the physicians. All medication brought by the patient to the Hospital; will be sent to the pharmacy for identification, storage, and safekeeping. They will be returned to you when you are discharged. Your physician may advise that some medications be discarded if they are no longer appropriate for you. |
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Written by Chris Drea
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Visitors are welcome at The Richland Hospital. We realize that family and friends contribute to a patient’s recovery. Restrictions may apply depending upon the unit the patient is hospitalized in. All visitors should be free of infections and contagious diseases. Shoes and shirts are required to be worn by visitors at all times. *When visiting someone in isolation, please check with the patient’s nurse for the proper protective equipment and practices. |
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Medical / Surgical Patients on 2nd Floor
· The Dietary Department provides menus to all patients which offer you a choice of foods in accordance with the diet prescribed by your doctor. A representative from dietary visits you daily with a printed menu from which you select meals for the next day.
· If you have special preferences or problems about your meals, ask that a dietician visit you. The dietitian will work with you and your doctor in developing a menu that is satisfying to you as well as medically correct.
· Your visitors may eat with you in your room by arranging for a visitor tray through the main office located on first floor. There is a charge for the trays. They are also welcome to eat in the cafeteria or take food back to the patient room if they prefer.
· Meal times are: Breakfast—8:00 a.m.; Lunch—Noon; Dinner—5:00 p.m.
Birth Center Patients
· In the Birth Center, you will find a “Meals on Demand” menu. Times that you may place your order, once your diet has been advanced and where to call are all listed on the menu. If you would like to see a dietitian about any nutritional related issues simply let your nurse know and they would be happy to address any of your nutritional related questions.
· Your visitors may eat with you in your room by arranging for a visitor tray through the main office located on the first floor. There is a charge for the trays. They are also welcome to eat in the cafeteria or take food back to the patient room if they prefer. Guests may not order off the “Meals on Demand” menu at any time. |
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Written by Chris Drea
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Telephones are available in all patient rooms.
· Local calls: Dial 9 + local number.
· Long Distance Calls: Dial 9 + 0 + area code + local number. Be prepared to give your credit card calling number or whatever information that may be required.
To reach the hospital switchboard, dial “0”. Personal cell phones may be used anywhere in the hospital.
If you need a hearing enhanced telephone, contact your nurse. We also have a special telephone communication system (TDD) available for patients with hearing impairments. Please ask your nurse or the social worker for information about this device.
Wireless internet is available in many areas of the hospital. Patients and their family members are free to bring their laptops from home. |
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The hospital provides the services of a Notary Public at no cost to patients. This service is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact your nurse for more information regarding this service. |
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