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It's best to pack as little as
you can. However, be sure to bring the following items:
- Nightclothes, a bathrobe, and sturdy slippers
(put your name on all personal items);
- Comfortable clothes to wear home;
- Personal items, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste,
shampoo, comb and brush, deodorant, and razor;
- A list of the medicines you take, including
prescription and nonprescription drugs; details of past illnesses,
surgeries, allergies, and relevant family medical history.
- Your health insurance. In non-emergencies,
it's a good idea to confirm your healthcare benefits and eligibility
with your employer or health insurer before you are admitted to
the hospital. You'll want to be sure that your coverage is active,
what limitations (if any) are present, and that you've followed
any procedures unique to your coverage such as notification to
your physician or obtaining written preauthorizations.
- A list of the names and telephone numbers
(home and business) of family members to contact in case of an
emergency;
- A pad and pen to jot down questions to ask,
and
- $10 or so for newspapers, magazines, or
any other items you may wish to buy in the hospital gift shop.
What Not to Bring to the Hospital
Leave such items as cash, jewelry (including wedding
rings, earrings, and watches), credit cards, and checkbooks at home,
or have a family member or friend hold them. If you must bring valuables,
ask if they can be kept in the hospital safe during your stay. In
addition, leave electric razors, hair dryers, and curling irons at
home since they may not be grounded properly and could be unsafe.
MODIFIED FROM:
U.S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
National Institutes of Health
Spiritual Concerns
At Sisters of Charity Health System, we are dedicated to total patient
care. Our healing services extend not only to your physical needs,
but also to your emotional and spiritual needs as well. Our Pastoral
Care Department is staffed by five certified chaplains, one
of whom is a priest. They can provide spiritual comfort and assistance
to you and your family. If you wish to contact your own priest,
minister or rabbi, your hospital chaplain will be happy to call
him or her.
Our goal in Pastoral Care is to help you and your loved ones discover
during times of your illness your inner potential for growth, support,
courage and faith. Pastoral Care staff members attempt to visit
every patient in the hospital.
The chapel, located on the second floor of the "A" wing is open
to you and your visitors 24 hours a day. Services are held Saturday
through Wednesday and televised to patient rooms at noon.
For more information about our Pastoral Care services, please call
(207) 777-8520.
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