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Tell Us What You Need We want to make sure we understand you and create a care plan that fits your individual needs. To help us provide the best possible care for you, please tell us if you need: Help getting comfortable or managing pain Glasses or hearing aids Your bed position, linens, or lights adjusted Changes in your care to meet your cultural, ethnic, or religious needs or preferences Help with emotional, spiritual, or ethical concerns Spoken, written, or signed communication in another language Information explained again or in a different way (for example, in writing or using pictures) More details about your condition, treatment, caregivers, hospital stay, or discharge plan Prevent Falls Patients of all ages are at risk for falls. While you are here, you may feel dizzy or weak. Illnesses, surgeries, medications (especially pain medications), or even just lying down too long can make you less steady on your feet. Your care team will assess your risk of falling. If you think your risk has changed since your last assessment, please let them know, and ask for help making a plan to stay safe. Use the nurse call button for help getting out of bed and anything else you may need between scheduled rounds, procedures, and treatments. Ask for help getting to the bathroom or walking around. Use handrails when they’re available. Wear nonslip socks or shoes. Keep often-used items (glasses, remote, tissues, etc.) within easy reach. If you are using a wheelchair, make sure it’s locked when you stand up or sit down. Never step on a footrest when getting in or out of a wheelchair. } Use the tools on p. 8 to tell your care team about your pain. It’s better to be extra careful and avoid falling than to risk a new medical problem.
We Are Here for You Our doctors and nurses respect and listen to every patient. If you have questions or concerns, you have the right to talk to your care team and get a response that makes sense to you. If you don’t feel your concerns are being heard, speak up, and we’ll do our best to help improve your care.
For Visitors The patient may be weaker or more confused than normal. Ask for help when they get out of bed. If staff has turned on a bed alarm, do not turn it off.
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