Patient and Visitor Guide - New York Presbyterian Hospital
Patient and Visitor Guide - New York Presbyterian Hospital
Patient and Visitor Guide - New York Presbyterian Hospital
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For Your Care _ 7<br />
Respiratory Therapists<br />
Respiratory therapists provide care to patients who need assistance with breathing difficulties.<br />
My Respiratory Therapist is:____________________________________________________________<br />
Environmental Services Workers (Housekeepers)<br />
Environmental services workers are responsible for providing a clean <strong>and</strong> safe environment for<br />
patients <strong>and</strong> staff, including cleaning your room every day.<br />
My Environmental Services Worker is:____________________________________________________<br />
<strong>Patient</strong> Escorts<br />
<strong>Patient</strong> escorts are staff members who transport you to <strong>and</strong> from tests <strong>and</strong> procedures in the<br />
<strong>Hospital</strong>. They see that you get to <strong>and</strong> from your destination safely.<br />
Volunteers<br />
Volunteers provide vital assistance to our patients, families, <strong>and</strong> health care professionals.<br />
Throughout the <strong>Hospital</strong>, they can be found lending a helping h<strong>and</strong> with a wide range of tasks <strong>and</strong><br />
activities. You may meet volunteers on the unit <strong>and</strong> in the waiting areas.
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