Admissions | Stevlary Specialist Hospital https://www.stevlaryspecialisthospital.com We provide personalised hospital care in a professional and safe environment to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:10:08 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.stevlaryspecialisthospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/icon-mph-150x150.png Admissions | Stevlary Specialist Hospital https://www.stevlaryspecialisthospital.com 32 32 Discharge planning for our patients prior to your discharge home https://www.stevlaryspecialisthospital.com/discharge/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:21:54 +0000 https://www.stevlaryspecialisthospital.com/?p=1798

Discharge Planning

Our team will work with you planning your discharge and making arrangements for post-operative appointments so the transition from hospital to home is as smooth as possible. Home services will be arranged as needed.

Our Discharge Coordinator will be in touch with you early in your hospital stay and you will be given instructions related to your recovery on discharge.

The discharge summary will also be forwarded to your referring General Practitioner once you have been discharged.

Patients are advised not to drive for 24 hours after receiving a general anaesthetic. Please arrange to be collected between 9.30am and 10am on the day of your discharge. Day patients are discharged on the same day and you will require someone to collect you upon discharge.

Please note that any results will be emailed to you, using the email address provided in your admission paperwork. If you prefer your results to be sent by post, please email info@stevlaryspecialisthospital.com to make this request.

All accounts for services not covered by your private health insurance or for self funded patients are to be paid upon discharge. Payment methods available are cash, eftpos, Visa* and Mastercard*.

*Surcharges apply

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Day of Admission

Before you leave for the hospital

Please ensure you shower before leaving home and do not use talcum powder or moisturiser if you are scheduled for surgery the same day.

Please wear comfortable, casual clothing and avoid hair pins and make-up. Please do not wear any form of nail polish. Please remove all jewellery although wedding rings can be left on.

Upon you arrival, we’ll check your paperwork and prepare you for your surgery or procedure.

Belongings to bring with you

  • Face mask
  • Completed hospital forms (if not already returned)
  • Reports or letters from your doctor
  • Health insurance membership card
  • Health insurance excess payment (check with your health insurer for details);
    • Medicare card
    • Pension card, HealthCare card, Safety Net card, DVA card, Medicare card, Workers compensation approval letter (as applicable)
  • Your Advanced Care Plan (if applicable)
  • Current medications in original packets
  • An up-to-date list of your medications from your doctor or pharmacy
  • Current X-rays, ultrasounds and pathology tests
  • Glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids
  • Crutches, if required after your procedure
  • Books, magazines and personal devices – free WiFi is available to all patients and visitors

If you are staying overnight

  • Comfortable, non-slip shoes or slippers (no heels);
  • Day clothes for going home in
  • Dressing gown and night wear / pyjamas
  • Toiletries
  • CPAP machine (if you use one)

Please do not bring the following items into hospital

  • Large sums of money
  • Hot water bottles or electric blankets
  • Oil burners, incense or candles
  • Jewellery
  • Pot plants or other items containing soil

Medications

Any medications that you have brought with you to hospital will be locked in the medication locker in your room and dispensed as ordered by your doctor.

Any medication related to your treatment will be provided by the hospital. If you need a script refilled for your usual medication (not related to your treatment), this can be supplied by the pharmacy and invoiced to you.

A pharmacist visits the hospital regularly to review medication charts. If you would like any additional information regarding your medications, please notify the nursing staff.

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 Prior to Admission

Your doctor will give you information about your treatment, including how to prepare and instructions about your medications. Contact your doctor if you’ve not received any information or you have any questions.

Admission paperwork will be posted to you and needs to be completed and returned to us at P.O. Box 348, Morwell, VIC 3840 two weeks before your hospital stay. If you have difficulty completing the paperwork, please contact us on +14168405891.

The day before your admission, you will be notified by the hospital of your admission time between 3pm and 7pm by a text message to your mobile phone confirming your admission time and specific fasting requirements prior to your procedure. In the event you do not receive a message, please contact us directly on +14168405891.

Please do not smoke for at least 24 hours before your hospital stay.

It’s important to let us know if you are unable to attend hospital on the day of your surgery.

When to contact your doctor

  • If you are unwell at any time between booking in and the day of your surgery
  • If you have any queries regarding fasting instructions or medications, including for diabetes
  • If you take medication that may affect your operation – your doctor will advise whether you should stop taking your medication prior to going to hospital

For Our Younger Patients

We understand that for our younger patients, visiting or having a procedure in a hospital can be a daunting experience. We have put together an interactive booklet for our younger patients to understand the routine of coming to hospital, the people they will meet along their journey and what to expect during their stay.

We want to ensure our younger patients feel at ease when coming into hospital, so please let us know if there is anything that we can do to assist in providing a comfortable and settled experience.

Download Booklet

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