What you will need while in the hospital
Some departments may require you to have personal items not included here. These departments can provide you with this information directly. For safety reasons, we restrict the use of privately owned electrical appliances. If you brought items such as hair dryers, curling irons, or electric shavers, they must be checked and safety certified by our Engineering Department before you use them. Please discuss this with your care team.
The hospital does not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage of personal items such as money, eyeglasses or dentures.
If you have been admitted to stay overnight, you should have the following:
Accommodations for patients
Accommodations
Niagara Health offers private, semi-private and ward accommodations to our patients.
Ward – up to four patients to a room (covered by your provincial healthcare plan)
Semi-private – two patients to a room (additional charge)
Private – one patient to a room (additional charge)
Please indicate your room preference on the payment agreement when you register with the hospital. Every effort will be made to provide you with the room type you request, but room assignments are based on bed availability and medical necessity of our patients.
Provincial health insurance (OHIP) covers the costs of a ward room only. Some insurance policies cover semi-private or private room charges, or you may wish to pay personally for additional room costs. Unfortunately, the hospital cannot check your insurance coverage, so please verify your coverage in advance with your employer or insurance provider because any remaining balance is your responsibility.
If you have any questions on semi-private and private room charges, please phone the Billing Office at 905-378-4647 x32234 or dial 32234 directly from your room's phone.
Dentures and/or hearing aids if you require them.
Clothing (pajamas/nightgown, robe/ housecoat, slippers).
Updated home medications list.
Books/magazines, stationery, knitting, etc., or a favourite toy for young patients.
If you received patient education from your doctor or the hospital clinic, please bring it with you.
Personal hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, comb/brush, deodorant, shampoo and tissues.
Identification that clearly shows your name, address and date of birth, as well as your Ontario Health Card and any additional insurance cards.
If you are in hospital to deliver a baby, please have an outfit for your baby, diapers and a car seat with you in order to be discharged smoothly.
Please send your valuables home with a relative or friend. If you cannot do so, cash and valuables will be placed in a locked cabinet for safekeeping until you are discharged.
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