Your Room

After completing the admission process, you will be as­signed a room. Your room assignment is based on your admitting diagnosis and bed availability on the day of your admission. Nursing staff will orient you to the features in your room.

Calling For Assistance

Your nurse and patient care technician carry portable phones. You may use the provided phone to contact them at any time.

Television

Television sets are provided free of charge in each room. The television guide is on channel 95. The re­mote is located at your bedside. Please be considerate of other patients by playing television sets softly and by turning off your set at bedtime.

Thermostat

For your comfort, each room has its own thermostat. Please ask the nursing staff to assist you in adjusting it to your level of comfort.

Your Bed

Your hospital bed is electrically controlled for your conve­nience and comfort. By using the bed control, you can raise and lower the head and foot with ease. Hospital beds are at a much higher level from the floor than you may be ac­customed to at home so be careful. It is advisable to lower the bed to its lowest position before getting out of bed. Side rails are provided for your protection. If you need assis­tance to get out of bed please press the call button or dial your nurse's four digit phone number.

Music

For you convenience, portable radio/CD players are available upon your request. The hospital also has a selection of CD's available for your listening pleasure.