Welcome to your private room at Thebootdoctor.net. Our dedicated Doctors Community and healthcare staff are committed to ensuring your stay is as comfortable and conducive to recovery as possible. We understand that being in the hospital can be a new experience, and we want to provide you with all the information you need about your room and the services available to you. This guide will detail the features of your room, how to communicate with our team, and what services you can expect during your time with us.
Your Private Room: Designed for Healing and Privacy
Each room in our facility is a private room, thoughtfully designed to promote a healing environment and respect your personal space. We strive to meet your individual needs and ensure you have everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
Room Features
Your room is equipped with the following amenities to enhance your comfort and convenience:
- Comfortable Bed: A hospital bed designed for your rest and recovery.
- Chairs: Seating for you and visitors.
- Personal Storage: Space to keep your essential belongings organized.
- Wi-Fi Access: Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet.
- Television: Entertainment and access to patient education channels.
- Telephone: For internal and external communication.
Alt text: A brightly lit and comfortable private hospital room designed for patient recovery, featuring a bed with side rails, a visitor chair, a television for entertainment, and ample natural light.
Understanding Your Bed and Safety Features
Your hospital bed is equipped with side rails for your safety. These rails may be raised by your nurse, particularly at night or during times when it’s important to prevent falls and ensure your well-being.
Using Bedside Rails Safely:
- For Assistance: If you need help lowering the side rails, please don’t hesitate to call our staff. We are here to assist you.
- Call for Help: It’s important to use your call bell or call your nurse if you have any difficulty getting in or out of bed. This is especially crucial if you feel unsteady, are at risk of falling, or have any physical limitations. Your safety is our priority, and our doctors community and nursing staff are readily available to provide support.
Personal Belongings and Valuables
We encourage you to bring only essential personal items to your room, such as toiletries and comfort items. Should you require personal grooming supplies, please ask your nurse, and we will gladly provide them.
Regarding Valuables:
- Limited Liability: Please be aware that the hospital cannot accept liability for valuables kept in your room.
- Hospital Safe Storage: For your peace of mind, we offer a secure storage service for valuable items. You can have them stored in the hospital’s safe.
- Retrieving Valuables: To retrieve your stored items, simply dial “0” from your room telephone to reach security, or ask your nurse to contact security for you.
Alt text: A caring nurse assisting a patient with organizing personal belongings in a well-appointed hospital room, emphasizing patient comfort and the helpfulness of the doctors community.
Staying Connected: Communication Options
Maintaining connections with loved ones and easily reaching our healthcare team is important for your well-being. We provide several communication options for your convenience.
Communicating with Family and Friends
- Personal Cellphone: You are welcome to use your personal cellphone to stay in touch with family and friends.
- Room Telephone: Your room is equipped with a telephone that allows you to make calls outside the hospital. Instructions for external calls are available near your phone.
Contacting Your Healthcare Team
There are multiple ways to easily reach a nurse or request assistance:
- Nurse’s Number: You’ll find your nurse’s direct number written on the whiteboard in your room.
- Call Button: The call button located at your bedside connects you to the nurses’ station via the intercom system. We also offer sensitive “light-touch” call buttons if you have limited mobility or require them for comfort. Please request one from your nurse if needed.
- Emergency Pull Cord: In the bathroom, you will find an emergency pull cord. Use this cord if you require immediate assistance while in the bathroom.
In-Room Services for Your Convenience
Our doctors community and support staff are dedicated to making your stay comfortable and stress-free. We provide a range of in-room services so you can concentrate on resting and getting better.
Nutritious Meal Services
We provide patients with three meals each day, carefully planned to meet your nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
Approximate Meal Times:
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Dinner: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Personalized Meal Choices:
A nutrition attendant from our Food and Nutrition Services team will visit you to help you select meals that align with your doctor-prescribed diet. Please inform the nutrition attendant if you are vegetarian or have any religious or cultural dietary observances.
Outside Food: With your doctor’s approval, family and friends are welcome to bring you food from outside the hospital. Please check with your nurse regarding any dietary restrictions.
Alt text: A nutritious and balanced hospital meal tray, showcasing the hospital’s commitment to patient well-being through healthy food options provided by the dedicated doctors community.
Daily Room Cleaning Services
Our housekeeping staff ensures your room remains tidy and clean throughout your stay.
- Daily Cleaning: Your room will be cleaned once a day between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
- Emergency Housekeeping: For urgent cleaning needs, emergency housekeeping services are available 24 hours a day. Dial 8165 from your room telephone to request additional services at any time.
In-Room Entertainment and Education
Your room television offers a variety of channels for your entertainment and access to important health information.
- Television Channels: Enjoy 29 television channels for news, entertainment, and more.
- MyChart Bedside Educational Network: Access the MyChart bedside educational network for valuable information about your health condition, treatment plan, and general health and wellness topics.
Hospital Room Policies: Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Environment
To maintain a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for all patients, we have implemented the following policies within our hospital rooms and throughout the campus. These policies are in place to support the well-being of our entire doctors community, patients, and visitors.
Smoke-Free Campus
- Strict No Smoking Policy: Thebootdoctor.net is a completely smoke-free campus. This policy applies to all buildings, grounds, and parking lots. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a healthy environment for everyone.
Medication Policy
For your safety and to ensure proper medication management, we have specific guidelines regarding medications during your hospital stay.
- Medication Administration: All medications are administered by our nurses. Please do not self-administer any medications while in the hospital unless specifically instructed by your nurse.
- Medications from Home: If you have brought medications from home, please give them to your nurse upon arrival. Our pharmacy will log and securely store your medications. Alternatively, you may be asked to send them home with a loved one or caregiver.
- Using Home Medications: In certain cases, if our pharmacy does not routinely stock a medication you require, your doctor may write an order for you to use your own medication. Even in these situations, a nurse will administer the medication to ensure proper dosage and safety.
- Returning Medications at Discharge: Upon your discharge, any medications that our pharmacy has stored for you will be returned to you.
We hope this information helps you feel more comfortable and informed about your room and the services available to you during your stay at thebootdoctor.net. Our entire doctors community is dedicated to providing you with exceptional care and support throughout your recovery. If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact your nurse or any member of our healthcare team.
