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Smoking

In consideration of the effects of smoking on the health of all persons concerned from a medical perspective, and the safety of all patients, visitors, and employees, JARMC is designated as a "no smoking" facility. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the hospital. Visitors may smoke outside on the medical center grounds but away from entrances to the hospital. A smoking hut is located across from the All Patient Services entrance and a smoking area is located in the parking complex.

Fire Drills

For your protection, the hospital conducts fire and disaster drills regularly. If a drill occurs while your are here, please remain in your room and do not become alarmed. The hospital is a fire-resistant building, and the staff is trained in fire protection.

Oxygen

Special regulations are in effect in areas where patients are receiving oxygen. Electronically operated equipment and aerosol products are not permitted in these areas. Absolutely not smoking is permitted in any room where oxygen is in use or on standby.

Medications

All medications you take while in the hospital are prescribed by your doctor, dispensed by the hospital pharmacy and administered by a nurse. Your home medications will be returned to you after identification by our pharmacy. This should not take longer than one day. Ask your nurse for your home medications if they have not returned them to you by the next day.

Valuable or Lost Items

Patients are asked not to bring items of value to the hospital. If you do bring a valuable item, it should be deposited in the hospital safe. You will be given a written receipt of all items, which must be presented when you withdraw them. The hospital does not accept responsibility for items of value unless they are deposited in the safe. If you lose something, please notify your nurse immediately, and we will make every effort to help you find it. Unclaimed articles are turned in to the Environmental Services office. To inquire about lost articles, call 553-6196.

Tips to Avoid a Fall

The following suggestions are to help you avoid a fall during your hospital stay:

  • Wear slippers or shoes with non-skid soles while walking.
  • Ask for help if you feel weak, dizzy, or light-headed when you need to get up.
  • Use the call bell or cord in the bathroom if you become weak or need help going back to bed.
  • Notify the nursing staff if a spill occurs on the floor.
  • Ask to have objects such as bedside tables, phone, and call lights within your easy reach if you are not able to get up.
  • Use your call light for help.
  • Other Safety Issues

For infection control purposes, we ask that family members and visitors not sit on your bed.
Inform your nurse if you are latex sensitive or have displayed any allergic type reactions to latex products.
Contact you nurse prior to disconnecting any medical equipment attached to you such as an IV pump.
Please refer to your information packet given to you on admission for additional safety recommendation.
Cellular Phones

Due to the potential of cellular phones to interfering with patient care equipment, the use of cell phones by patients or visitors is prohibited in highly instrumented clinical areas. We recommend that you limit your use of cell phones to non-patient care areas such as lobbies, waiting rooms, and the cafeteria. Patients and visitors should not use walkie talkies anywhere inside the hospital.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available on all nursing units, but getting in and out of them without assistance may be hazardous. Please ask for help from a member of the hospital staff.

Armbands

You should receive a patient ID armband at the time of admission to the hospital. Please notify your nurses if you do not receive an armband on admission.

Personal Electrical Items

Personal electrical items can create a potential hazard for hospital patients and staff. If you must bring an electrical item, have it checked for safety by the nurse manager