| In-Hospital Safety Tips |
| At AMRI Hospital we ensure that you have a safe and comfortable stay. Please find below a few tips to ensure your safety while in our care. |
GENERAL QUERIES
There may be a number of people involved in your care. Feel free to ask questions about your care and to express your preferences and concerns. You may want to bring a family member, friend or caregiver with you during your admission. A friend can put you at ease, remind you to ask certain questions and help you recall special instructions later on. |
| Regarding Tests |
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What will this test show us? |
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How will it affect my treatment? |
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Are there any risks or side effects? |
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| Regarding treatment or surgery : |
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What are the benefits and risks? |
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How soon will it improve my condition? |
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Are other treatments available? |
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Can you refer me to another physician for a second opinion? |
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If surgery is needed, can it be done as an outpatient? |
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If I need to be hospitalised, for how long and what will it cost? |
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STAFF IDENTIFICATION
All Hospital employees, volunteers and physicians wear name badges that identify their names and departments. |
PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
The patient identification wristband (ID band) you receive on admission is important for many reasons. This band has your medical record number on it and is how you are identified at AMRI Hospital . Do not let anyone give you medications, tests of procedures without checking your ID band every time. |
| PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
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Wear slippers or shoes with non-skid soles. Hospital floors can be slippery. Get up slowly. Sit on the edge of your bed for a few minutes. If you feel dizzy or weak, put on your call light. Be sure you know how to use your call light. Try it while the nurse is in the room to be sure. |
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Your hospital bed is probably higher and narrower than your bed at home. When needed, call for help getting into or out of bed. If the side rails are up, don't try to climb over or between them. Use your call light to get help. |
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If you have an IV line, use your call light to get help moving with your IV. |
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The cot and food trolley in your room is on wheels. Don't try to use it for support. Use your buzzer to get help. Because wheelchairs tip easily, please ask for assistance when getting out of one. |
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Keep items within easy reach. Ask your nurse or someone else to place glasses, phone or other needed items where you can easily get to them. |
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Don't wait until the last minute to go to the bathroom. Get up slowly and ask for help if needed. Make sure the light is on if it's dark. |
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