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What
to bring and Not to bring....
Valuables,
Medications and Personal Supplies
Valuables
The
hospital cannot be responsible for valuables or other personal items
taken to your room. Please tell the admitting clerk or nurse if
you have any items of value that can't be sent home with a family
member. These items will be placed in the hospital safe. You
will be given a receipt, and a form will be filed in your chart.
Valuables can be claimed from Patient Access by
presenting the chart copy of the valuables form.
Medications
& Allergies
Please bring
a complete list of the medications you take at home and the instructions
listed on the label. The list should include all over the counter
medications and herbal supplements. A list of your allergies is
also needed. Click here
>> to view and print a medication & allergy form.
Personal
supplies
Please do not
bring electrical appliances such as razors, hair dryers, curling
irons or radios. Please ask your nurse about using these items.
Please bring your own shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush, and any other personal care items (except perfumes) that you may need while hospitalized.
You
should bring other essential toilet articles, a robe and slippers.
The hospital supplies gowns and pajamas, but you may bring
your own if you prefer.
Advanced
Directives
You should
provide a copy of your Advanced Directive to the hospital when you
come. Click here for more information on Advanced
Directive >>.
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