During Your Stay

We want to provide the most appropriate accommodations, services and privacy during your stay based on your medical condition and needs. Your nursing unit and room assignment will be made after information is received from your physician or a staff member, and will consider any special requests that you may have. Members of the nursing staff will be assigned to your care throughout your stay in the hospital. Your nurse will interact with all the members of the team caring for you during your stay. Staff from other areas such as Case Management, Physical Therapy, Lab, X-ray, Nutrition Services, and Social Services may also be called upon to participate in your care. This team of professionals will work together to develop a plan for your care, involve and inform you of that plan and the treatment and tests to be done while you are here. They will care for you, and are responsible to provide information and education to you throughout your stay. As you are preparing to go home, they will also teach you about any care that you will need after discharge.

If at any time during your stay, you have questions or special needs, please address them to the nursing staff caring for you. Each unit has a nurse manager and nursing supervisor who is available to you. They provide administrative oversight for all patient services.

There is also a Patient Services Coordinator who can act as a patient advocate, assess patient satisfaction, handle inquiries, and be a liaison between health care providers and the patient and family. Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney, General Power of Attorney, Mental Health Care Advance Directive or Notary Public assistance is also available.