Patient Welcome Book - Harrington Memorial Hospital

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Your Role In Your Care: What You, as To the Bring patient, Patient Responsibilities Your Accommod respectful of the property of other persons and can also play a vital role in making of the hospital. Please your bring care a list safe of all medications you are Rooms include a bedside sta by becoming an active, involved, currently and taking. informed Upon admission you will be your belongings such as toilet member of your health care team. No catalogue of rights can guarantee for the provided with hospital attire. However, if you which opens, and a nurse ca patient the kind of treatment he or she has a Be attentive to the care you are prefer, receiving. you may Make bring your own nightgown or rings at the nurses’ station an right to expect. A hospital has many functions sure you’re getting the right treatments pajamas, and bathrobe, slippers, toiletries and by intercom. Most beds are e to perform, including the prevention and treatment of disease, the education of both health medications by the right heath reading care professionals. material. It is also helpful to have any electrical unit which can be u Don’t be afraid to speak up with assistive any questions devices, i.e. canes or walkers. If possible, lower the head and foot of th professionals and patients, and the conducting or concerns or to designate a family please member, label or items. your level of comfort. There is of clinical research. All these activities must be someone else, to ask questions and raise issues button in your bathroom, sho As we cannot accept responsibility conducted for valuables with an overriding concern for the for you. assistance. left in your room, we strongly patient, encourage and, you above all, the recognition of his or to give extra money, medications, her dignity credit as cards, a human being. Success in wallets, jewelry, etc. to a family achieving member this orrecognition Telephone assures success in the responsible for following the treatment close friend plan to recommended by the practitioner primarily to put your responsible valuables for in the Hospital safe. An take home. Or, defense ask your of nurse the rights of the patient. All patient rooms are equippe phone. On request, a telepho his or her care. This includes following itemized the receipt instructions and claim Notice ticket will of be Privacy given Practices: deaf (TDD During unit), one as of well as ass of nurses and other health personnel to you. as PLEASE they carry DO NOT BRING your VALUABLES. visits to Harrington Hospital devices, you will are be also available. E out the coordinated plan of care Eyeglasses, and implement dentures and hearing offered aids a are copy anof our Privacy tance Practices calls, which the charge for yo the practitioner's orders, and as important they enforce part of the your life. These provides itemsa full description of as how part we of will your use regular and room r applicable hospital rules and regulations. require special The care. Tell your disclose nurse that your you individually identifiable local call, health simply dial “9”-“1” w patient is responsible for keeping use appointments, these, and you will be provided information, with aincluding uses and tone, disclosures and dial the for local numb and, when he or she is unable special to do so container for any for their safety. treatment, Take care payment and health distance care call, operations dial “9”-“1” and reason, for notifying the responsible not to practitioner leave any of or these items purposes on your (including meal AIDS, mental calling. health, You will and then reach an the hospital. Again, if you have tray any or questions, lying your bed, as they alcohol). may This be Notice also explains You may important call collect, rights bill your please speak up. inadvertently disposed of or lost. you Piercing have regarding has your health number, information. use a credit card. become more popular. You must Harrington remove Hospital all reserves be the able right to call change you directly. P piercing prior to surgery. its Privacy Notice at anytime, telephone but you may number always with them obtain a current copy upon request or by going to our website: www.harringtonhospital.org/archives. Please contact the telephone experience problems. Compliance with Instructions: A patient is Refusal of Treatment: The patient is responsible for his or her action if he or she refuses treatment or does not follow the practitioner’s instructions. Your Room Hospital Charges: The patient is responsible for assuring that the financial obligations of his or her health care is fulfilled as promptly as possible. Hospital Rules and Regulations: The patient is responsible for following hospital rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct. Respect and Consideration: The patient is responsible for being considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital personnel, and assisting in the control of noise, and the number of visitors. The patient is responsible for being Television A television is provided at you extra charge. In addition to a cial channels, your set also in channels (10-13, a guide will you can access health educa services. For the rest and welf ients, the television must be k (headphones are available fr are required after 10:00 p.m.) HARRINGTON HOSPITAL HARRINGTON HOSPITAL 22 6
7 accommodations continued health care institution, we recognize the hazards Few people know the signs of stroke, of smoking even though and enforces it is the a third no smoking leading cause policy of death in the U.S., killing ospital’s services are listed 160,000 people a year. Stroke, which throughout is a brain the attack, institution. cutting Please off vital speak blood to your flow and oxygen to the brain, most of our publications are also is the leading cause of adult physician disability. in regard to alternative measures to contact the Marketing assist you to quit smoking, or call Quit at printed versions. They can Learning the symptoms of stroke, Harrington and acting Hospital’s FAST when G.B. they Wells occur, Program could at save your life or the life of a loved 765-9771 ext. 3146. You may one. Common symptoms include: 508-765- 9167, ext. 2228. lephone number sk the operator ■ Sudden to direct numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. ropriate department, if you Patient Safety ■ Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding ething specific. The Hosptial staff will work closely with you and ■ Sudden trouble seeing in your one family. eye or Unless both clinically eyes necessary, it is our ■ Sudden trouble walking, philosophy dizziness, loss that of patients balance experience or coordination freedom from restraints used in providing medical/surgical is a smoke-free ■ Sudden campus. severe As a headache care with and no behavioral known cause management. This simple test will help you detect stroke symptoms and act F.A.S.T. Services Your Dining Guide F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A = Arm. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Food Services Department welcomes you to Harrington Hospital. It is our department’s r stay as pleasurable as possible. You will find an “At Your Request” room service style S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. side table for meal ordering. You may call your order via your telephone using r 7778 any time from 6:45 Does a.m. the until speech 6 p.m. sound (You may slurred also or leave strange? a message and you back.) Suggested “At T Your = Time. Request” If you observe Room services any of these times signs, are: it’s time to call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest stroke center or hospital. -8:30 a.m. • Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Dinner: 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. fers a full-service Risk factors: cafeteria Previous for stroke, staff, previous visitors and episode patients of transient located at ischemic the mezzanine attack (TIA) or mini-stroke, high cholesterol, ariety of high food blood items pressure, which include, heart disease, but are atrial not limited fibrillation to, hot and entrees, carotid fresh artery disease. These medical risk factors can emade be soups, controlled. an extensive Talk with salad your bar, doctor and many about beverage what will work choices. best for you. The current hours of operation for the cafeteria are: Stroke Information REDUCING STROKE RISK: WEEKDAYS: 10:30 a.m. •• If Lunch: you smoke, 11:15 a.m. stop. –1:30 p.m. • Dinner: 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • If you drink WEEKENDS: alcohol, do so in moderation. 10:30 a.m. •• Know Lunch: your 11:30 cholesterol a.m. –1:30 number. p.m. If • it is high, Dinner: work 4:45 with p.m. your – 6:30 doctor p.m. to control it. • Control your diabetes. If you are diabetic, follow your doctor’s recommendations carefully. Special Services • Include exercise in the activities you enjoy in your daily routine. • Enjoy a lower sodium (salt) lower fat diet. • Ask your doctor Chaplains if you have circulation problems. pel is located on the third If you would like a clergy visit, please tell your nurse • If you have any stroke symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. e 24 hours a day for prayer, or Pastoral Volunteer. ate consultations with clergy. ass is offered weekly at mids. 23
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