Your Hospital Team

Your physician who admitted you is a member of the Delnor medical staff. He or she will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan, establish dietary and medication guidelines, and arrange for any special care you may need during your hospital stay.

Your physician may come to visit you during the day or in the evening depending on his/her office hours and schedule.

In addition to your physician, your health care team includes:

Registered Nurses (RN) – The nurses at Delnor strive to provide you with exceptional care and ser­vice. It is their responsibility to provide you with a caring and supportive environment. During your stay, you will have a primary nurse who will coor­dinate your care, provide support and educate you about your health. You can identify your nurses by their white tops and jackets.
Patient Care Technicians – Their role is to com­municate with your nurse and assist you with you personal needs such as meals, hygiene, and activity needs. Your patient care technician is also responsible for changing you bed linens. You can identify them by their cranberry colored uniforms.	Social Workers – Their job is to offer counsel­ing, emotional support and information to meet the psychological and practical needs of you and your family. Social workers will also assist you with discharge planning or obtaining post-hospital services.
	Patient Advocates – These representatives make sure that your comments and concerns are heard. You can contact them at ext. 4303.
Respiratory Therapists – Registered and certified respiratory therapists work together with a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders.	Nutritional Services – This department works hard to provide you with delicious meals per your physician’s order three times-a-day. If you have any questions, call ext. 2161 and leave a message.
Volunteers – Working in various departments, vol­unteers distribute reading materials, mail, and visit patients.
Housekeepers – A member of the housekeep­ing staff cleans your room daily and/or per your request. If there is a housekeeping problem in your room, tell your nurse or patient care technician, and they will contact housekeeping.	Physical Therapists – Their job is to provide services that restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health.
Phlebotomists – These experts are responsible for drawing your blood.	Pastoral Care – The chaplain is available to pro­vide spiritual support and prayer. He is available at ext. 4321.