Before you are admitted to the hospital, an admissions nurse will call you to obtain preliminary information, provide important information regarding your hospital stay and answer your questions. Your physician also may schedule routine medical tests, such as laboratory tests or x-rays, before your hospitalization. Other routine tests may be done on the day of your admission. When admitted to the hospital, your care will be provided by a team of health care professionals trained to meet your specific medical needs. Please review the list of what to bring for your hospital stay.

 

What to bring:

 

• Current list of all medications (includes prescribed, herbal, and over-the-counter medications)

• Name and dosage of each medication

• List of your current medical conditions

• List of your immunizations such as flu, pneumonia, and tetanus

• List of your known allergies including those to medications and anesthesia

• CPAP or BiPAP machine (if you have a history of sleep apnea)

• Medical insurance information including your health insurance cards or Medicare and/or  Medicaid cards

• Important phone numbers

• Your Health Care Proxy and/or Living Will

• A picture identification card (such as your driver’s license)

 

What not to bring:

 

• Valuables like jewelry and money