Admission Procedure

You will normally receive notification of admission either by phone or in writing stating the date, time and location at which you should report to the hospital.

If admitted directly to the ward you will be greeted by the Ward Clerk or your admitting nurse. The ward may be busy when you arrive, so you may be asked to wait in the lounge or waiting room until your nurse is available. Family members are welcome to remain with you.

It is important that you follow any special instructions that you have been given regarding your admission.

Emergency Department Admission

If you are admitted through the Emergency Department, we request that you ask relatives to bring the necessary toiletries and clothing as soon as possible.

Cancelled Admissions

At times emergencies or other events may delay your planned admission. Any patient facing cancellation will be telephoned and informed of their placement back on the Waiting List, or their admission rescheduled.

Day Cases or Day of Surgery Admissions

If you are due for admission for day surgery/procedure or Day of Surgery, you will have been given an information leaflet at your pre-admission appointment.

• If you are having morning surgery it is essential that you have nothing to eat or drink as of midnight the night before
• When having afternoon surgery you may have a light breakfast no later than 7am and you may have water up to 10am. It is essential to have an empty stomach
• If you live alone and are having a general anaesthetic, please notify us prior to your admission
  

  Last updated: Tuesday, July 20, 2010