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How You Can Work With Us to Keep You Safe

§         While you are in the hospital, write down questions to ask your caregivers. 

§         Expect all the health care workers who enter your room to wash their hands.  If they don't, please ask them to do so (including doctors).

§         Make sure you have on an armband that has your correct information.

§         Make sure the nurse or doctor confirms your identity two ways, which may be by asking your name and checking your wristband. This should happen whenever you are given medications, blood drawn or a procedure performed. You will be asked your name frequently during your stay to ensure your safety.

§         Know what medications you take and why.  If you do not recognize a medication, verify that it is for you.

§         Make sure everybody that is taking care of you has important information about you (inform them of your allergies, medical problems, home medications, etc.).

§         If you have surgery, you and your doctor will mark the correct area on your body for the operation.

§         Ask about the results of test or procedures.

§         Be involved in your care decisions.  Ask questions about your condition and care.  Don't be afraid to ask for second opinions.

§         If you leave your room without a staff member, please notify your nurse.

§         Be sure you know what you need to do when you go home including medications, diet, activity, and follow-up care.

§         We offer assistance at no charge for the patient with problems hearing, seeing or if the patient does not understand English.  Just ask your nurse.

§         If any equipment in your room alarms, please call your nurse.  Please do not turn off alarms yourself.

§         Please do not adjust any of the equipment in your room.  If equipment needs to be adjusted, call your nurse.  Do not allow family and/or friends to adjust your equipment.

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