{"id":1358,"date":"2017-07-26T05:31:55","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T05:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/?page_id=1358"},"modified":"2017-09-06T02:11:55","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T02:11:55","slug":"your-stay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/your-stay","title":{"rendered":"Your stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Your stay<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>At Caboolture Hospital, we are committed to making sure your stay with us is as comfortable as possible, and that you receive the best and safest care.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re in hospital, we want you to remember that while your care team are experts in their fields, you are the expert in your health, and we can get the best results when we work together.\u00a0Please always speak up if you have concerns, ask if you have any questions, and let us know if there\u2019s anything we can do to help you to understand better.<\/p>\n<h2>Rooms<\/h2>\n<p>Hospital wards are made up of single and shared rooms. Generally, each room or inpatient space includes a single hospital bed, a chair, a bedside table and a small cupboard for personal items. Each bed also has a television with free access to free-to-air TV. Free Wi-Fi is now available for patients.<\/p>\n<p>As many patients are unwell or recovering, we ask you to always be mindful of others and keep noise to a minimum. We ask you to use headphones with your phone\/tablet where possible.<\/p>\n<p>While the hospital does serve <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/patients-and-visitors\/public-private\">public and private patients<\/a>, there are no wards or rooms for private patients only.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>What to bring<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:1rem;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#3366cc;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#008598;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Raleway-Regular-TTF&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:1.2143rem;--awb-title-line-height:1.2;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1358-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c568c6e39098fae05 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c568c6e39098fae05\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c568c6e39098fae05\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1358-1\" data-target=\"#c568c6e39098fae05\" href=\"#c568c6e39098fae05\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Each time you visit us<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c568c6e39098fae05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c568c6e39098fae05\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Your Medicare card<\/li>\n<li>Private health insurance card (if you have one)<\/li>\n<li>Health Care Card and\/or concession card (if you have one)<\/li>\n<li>Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)<\/li>\n<li>Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports<\/li>\n<li>Glasses, hearing and mobility aids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0420d96b0e19a5efe fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0420d96b0e19a5efe\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0420d96b0e19a5efe\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1358-1\" data-target=\"#0420d96b0e19a5efe\" href=\"#0420d96b0e19a5efe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">For an outpatient or clinic appointment<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0420d96b0e19a5efe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0420d96b0e19a5efe\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Your appointment letter<\/li>\n<li>Any special\u00a0items listed on your letter<\/li>\n<li>WorkCover claim number (if relevant)<\/li>\n<li>Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments<\/li>\n<li>Something to read or do while you wait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a9dfdedeefde00044 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a9dfdedeefde00044\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a9dfdedeefde00044\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1358-1\" data-target=\"#a9dfdedeefde00044\" href=\"#a9dfdedeefde00044\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">For a day procedure<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a9dfdedeefde00044\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a9dfdedeefde00044\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>An adult carer to support you, take you home and be with you for the first 24 hours after your surgery or procedure<\/li>\n<li>Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)<\/li>\n<li>Any legal documentation (this will be discussed at your pre-admission appointment)<\/li>\n<li>A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a00ed7ce6429f77fd fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a00ed7ce6429f77fd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a00ed7ce6429f77fd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1358-1\" data-target=\"#a00ed7ce6429f77fd\" href=\"#a00ed7ce6429f77fd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Staying overnight or longer<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a00ed7ce6429f77fd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a00ed7ce6429f77fd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes<\/li>\n<li>Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)<\/li>\n<li>Your toiletries and personal items<\/li>\n<li>Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one<\/li>\n<li>Something to read or do during your stay<\/li>\n<li>Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)<\/li>\n<li>Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2>Medications<\/h2>\n<p>Your healthcare team will work together to make sure you are taking the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/caboolture\/healthcare-services\/pharmacy\">medication<\/a>\u00a0for your care. The medication you bring with you to hospital may not be the medication you should take after your hospital stay. Your care team will talk with you about this. Please ask the pharmacist or your care team if you have any questions or concerns.<\/p>\n<h2>Dentures, glasses &amp; aids<\/h2>\n<p>Your items can be easily misplaced in a busy environment. Please bring a container or bag to store your dentures, glasses, hearing or walking aids. Ask staff if you need a denture container.<\/p>\n<h2>Meals<\/h2>\n<p>We ensure that our hospital menu is tasty while catering to the complex clinical needs of our patients. Dietetic assistants visit most patients daily to take menu orders and ensure that meals meet the needs of patients.\u00a0 Please tell staff if you have any food allergies or special cultural or religious requirements.We provide a cafeteria style service in the Mental Health Unit with a range of healthy options.\u00a0Throughout the hospital, meals are provided at the following times:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breakfast &#8211; 7.00am-8.00am<\/li>\n<li>Morning tea &#8211; 9.30am-10.30am<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: inherit\">Lunch &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: inherit\">12.00 midday-1.00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: inherit\">Dinner &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: inherit\">5.00pm-6.00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: inherit\">Supper &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: inherit\">6.30pm-7.30pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Bringing food for patients<\/h2>\n<p>We understand some patients prefer their own food. Please note we do not take responsibility for food that is brought in by visitors for patients. We advise visitors who wish to bring food for patients to choose low risk food and check with staff before giving it to their friend\/relative. Due to their health condition, some patients may become very unwell if they eat the wrong food at the wrong time.<\/p>\n<h2>Bringing flowers to patients<\/h2>\n<p>Flowers and potted plants are a lovely gift for patients.\u00a0For patient safety reasons, we cannot allow flowers or potted plants in the Intensive Care Unit or near patients with respiratory issues.<div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"tv-radio\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>Television and radio<\/h2>\n<p>Free-to-air television is available at each bed. Mobile devices such as phones, iPods and tablets can be brought in and used, however they remain the responsibility of patients and visitors at all times. When using personal devices, we ask you to consider other patients and use headphones whenever possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Electrical appliances<\/h2>\n<p>You may bring small electrical appliances such as a shaver or hair dryer to hospital if you wish. However, it is necessary to have these items checked and tagged as electrically safe by a certified electrician prior to admission. Faulty equipment may interfere with the operation of vital medical equipment. You are not allowed to bring television sets into the hospital.\u00a0The hospital does not accept responsibility for damage to, or personal injury from, electrical items you bring with you.<\/p>\n<h2>Mail<\/h2>\n<p>Mail is delivered to wards on weekdays. Any mail received after you have been discharged will be redirected to your postal address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Send mail to patients here:<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Patient&#8217;s full name<br \/>\nc\/ Ward &#8230;&#8230;..<br \/>\nLocked Mail Bag 3<br \/>\nCaboolture Hospital<br \/>\nCABOOLTURE\u00a0QLD\u00a04510<\/p>\n<h2>Your contact people<\/h2>\n<p>During your admission we ask you to nominate a contact person and\/or a next of kin who may play a key role in your care. With your permission we will talk about your progress and condition with the people you choose and not with anyone else.<\/p>\n<h2>Enquiries about your health<\/h2>\n<p>Family and friends can call our general enquiry number (07)&nbsp;5433&nbsp;8888\u00a0and ask to be transferred through to your bedside phone or ward reception. To protect your privacy and confidentiality, staff will not give out specific medical information about you unless approved by you.<\/p>\n<h2>Teaching and research<\/h2>\n<p>As a leader in teaching and research, we work closely with universities to train future healthcare professionals.\u00a0With supervision from a staff member, you may be asked if you are willing to allow a student to observe or examine you.\u00a0 You may also be asked to take part in a research project. You do not have to participate and your choice will not affect the care you receive. Your information will remain strictly confidential.<\/p>\n<h2>Your care team<\/h2>\n<p>During your hospital stay, you will be cared for by a team of health professionals which may include doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers and support staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last rhs-col\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last contact-us\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div 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