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YOUR ROOM
Your room assignment at St. Clare Medical Center is based upon your admitting diagnosis and the bed availability on the day of your admission.
Private (single bed) and semi-private (two beds) rooms are available. Each bed is electrically operated, and your nurse will show you how to work your bed properly. Bedside rails are for your protection. They may be raised at night or during the day if you are resting, recovering from surgery or taking certain medications.
NURSE CALL SYSTEM
All patient rooms are equipped with a nurse call system. The nurse call system should be used to alert the nurse that you need assistance. A nurse will answer your call light either by the intercom or in person as soon as he or she is available. Upon admission, you and your family will be given instructions on how to use this system.
YOUR VALUABLES
Please leave all valuables at home. The hospital cannot be responsible for the loss of any personal items including money. If you do wish to bring valuables into the hospital, please take advantage of the hospital safe. Please see your nurse for assistance.
Dentures, eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, walkers, canes, and other personal items should be labeled with your name.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Your personal safety and security are very important to us. Patients and their families should be aware of the following:
- It is important to be an active participant in your care. You can be an active participant in your care by asking questions about your medications, your treatments and the identified goals that will be important in planning for your successful transition at the time of discharge.Money and valuables should not be brought to the hospital or should be sent home. St. Clare cannot be responsible for lost valuables.
- All patients ar asked to wear identification bracelets during their stay. Please do not remove the bracelet.
- Money and valuables should be sent home. The hospital cannot be responsible for lost articles. If valuables cannot be left at home, items may be secured within the hospital. Notify your nurse for assistance.
- If you have a security concern, notify your nurse.
- A nurse will orient you to the call light system and the visitor's policy.
- Our Maintenace & Engineering Department must approve electrical appliances. Televisions, heating pads, multiband radios, cellularphones and most personal computers are not allowed.
Please notify one of our staff members if you have any questions.
- Please do not be alarmed by fire or emergency drills. Emergency response drills are part of our regular safety readiness program. Stay in your room and follow any instructions that my be given to you. Your cooperation is appreciated.
- If you have lost or found an item, please notify your nurse.
- Wear shoes or slippers with sturdy soles. Never walk barefoot. Keep glasses, contac lenses, dentures and hearing aids in their designated cases in your bedside drawer when not in use.
- Do not get out of a wheelchair without assistance.
- Follow the safety instructions given to you by your nurse or physician.
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