Be advised should the Hospital propose to initiate court proceedings pertinent to your course of treatment. Designate an individual to represent you in making decisions regarding your treatment and health care. Please ask your nurse for a copy of our brochure, Making Your Medical Choice Known, and our Advanced Directive Form. Your Responsibilities Rules and regulations pertaining to patient conduct are necessary to ensure that all patients are treated fairly and feel secure while in the Hospital. Your cooperation in these responsibilities will help us provide quality care and services.
Good communication promotes good care.
Talk to our staff and ask questions. Please cooperate with your caregivers and follow the plan of care you, your physician, and your health care team have agreed upon. We ask that you respect the privacy of your roommate and respect the rights of others by assisting in the control of smoking, noise, and the number of visitors you receive. The Hospital maintains a Patient Liaison to answer questions about patients' rights, provide information and referrals, solve problems, investigate complaints, and act as your advocate. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice.