Patients, clients and visitors
What to bring
All patients should bring:
- Their private health fund details, Medicare card and any
pension cards
- Claim numbers and full details relating to admissions being
approved by the Transport Accident Commission or WorkCover
- Everyday, comfortable clothing
- Toiletries
- Reading materials - in addition, daily papers and magazines are
available in the hospital
Patients should limit the amount of personal
property brought into the hospital and because of limited secure
storage space should not bring valuables. The hospital does not
accept responsibility for the loss of valuables. In exceptional
circumstances only, as facilities are limited, a Patient Services
officer can secure items up to a value of $500. A receipt will be
issued which must be produced to reclaim the items, and the
hospital's responsibility for these items is limited to $500.
Patients are permitted to bring small radios
or CD players with them. These must be electrically tested to
ensure compliance prior to use. All cameras, including mobile phone
cameras are prohibited.
Going home
Planning for your return home is an important
part of your continuing care. It involves discussion with your
family and support people to ensure you are fully prepared and that
any needs you might have are anticipated.
Your attending psychiatrist or general
practitioner will advise nursing caregivers of the day of your
discharge. Before discharge, please call at the Accounts Office on
the ground floor regarding your account. Discharge is between 9am
and 11am.
In order to monitor and improve our services,
we encourage all patients to fill out our Patient Questionnaire.
Your comments or suggestions will ensure that we continue to
maintain a first class health care service.
Your caregivers
Your caregivers comprise a multidisciplinary
team with a range of specialist skills to help you during your
stay. Please speak to any of your caregivers if you have questions,
comments or concerns.