What to Bring for Your Stay Pocket change
It might be helpful to bring a small amount of money for newspapers or small items from the hospital’s Gift Shop. If you want a television in your room, there is a small deposit for the daily charge. Please do not bring large amounts of money as there is no place to secure it. The hospital is not responsible for guarding your money or valuables while you are a patient.
Personal items
The hospital will supply a standard gown/pyjama pants for you to wear. You may wish to bring your own sleepwear, a bathrobe and slippers. If you wear glasses, have a hearing aid, or use a walking aid such as a walker, cane or splint, please don’t forget to bring them also. Bring your personal care items such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, comb and hairbrush. These items are not supplied by the hospital; however, a limited selection of personal care items can be purchased in our Gift Shop. You may bring electric shavers, hair dryers and radios, as long as they are in good working order, CSA approved, and have been checked by hospital personnel prior to use. These units may not be used if you are connected to medical equipment or receiving oxygen. Portable radios, CD and DVD players are allowed but may not be used if you are attached to medical equipment or receiving oxygen.
Prescription drugs and medications
Please bring your medications with you. It is important that you bring them in their original containers as the information on the labels will help us plan what medication we can give you. If it is not possible to bring your medications, please bring a list of both prescription and non-prescription drugs that you may be taking. For each drug, list the name, strength, how much you take and when you take it. Should you be receiving a drug not normally kept in the hospital, a nurse or pharmacist may ask you to use your own supply during your stay.
What You Should NOT Bring Do not bring valuables
Please leave your valuables, such as jewelry and credit cards, at home. The hospital is not responsible for them while you are a patient.
Entertainment, grooming or other electrical devices
Hospitals contain sensitive patient monitoring devices that may be upset by electronic emissions or improperly shielded appliances. The use of entertainment, grooming or other electrical devices may also interfere with the comfort of other patients. In addition, if these devices are not in good working order, they may present a fire hazard.
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