While You Are With Us
We want your hospital stay to be as comfortable as possible.
Our nursing staff includes registered nurses, patient care technicians and
patient care assistants. Together, they will work with you, your family, your
doctor and other caregivers to plan and deliver your care while you are at the
hospital. The following principles guide us in planning your care:
- Patients' needs and preferences are very important to
us and are at the center of all decisions.
- Hospital staff members are empowered to meet the most
important needs identified by the patient and his or her family.
- The patient and his or her family members are treated
with respect, dignity and acceptance.
- Healing occurs by caring for the whole person - body,
mind and spirit.
- We support each other to meet the needs of the patient and his or her
family.
Identification Band
A plastic identification band is placed around your wrist for your protection.
Please check the printed information on the band to ensure that it is accurate.
Please wear this band at all times. If you have questions, check with a staff
member on your nursing unit.
Electrical Appliances
You may bring personal electrical appliances for grooming (blow dryers, electric
shavers, curling irons) to the hospital. No other electrical items are allowed
because of their potential for electrical shock or fire and due to limited storage
space.
Electronic Devices
The use of cellular phones is prohibited in many areas of the hospital because
they may interfere with vital patient care equipment. Please ask your caregiver
where you or your visitors may safely use cellular phones. Personal electronic
devices such as portable computers or pagers are allowed in the hospital, but
should be safely secured during your stay.
Valuables
You should not bring or keep valuables at the hospital. Items such as jewelry,
credit cards and large amounts of money should be sent home. If this is not
possible, please ask your nurse for help to place them in the hospital safe.
Your valuables will be released only to you or to someone you designate in writing.
Eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids should be stored in appropriate cases
and kept in your nightstand drawer. It is recommended that you have items such
as reading materials, personal toiletries, an address/phone book, robe, slippers
and a small amount of money during your stay.
If you lose an item while in the hospital, please call the Security Department
for assistance:
- Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital
517-545-6306
- Saint Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital
734-429-1542
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
734-712-3344
The Lost and Found is located in the Security office, Room 1406.
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