{"id":640,"date":"2017-10-09T07:16:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T07:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/?page_id=640"},"modified":"2017-10-13T04:25:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T04:25:15","slug":"admission-to-hospital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/patients-and-visitors\/admission-to-hospital","title":{"rendered":"Admission to hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

Admission to hospital<\/h1><\/div>

When you arrive at Kilcoy Hospital, come through the main entrance into the ward.\u00a0 You will be met there by the nursing staff who will complete any admission paperwork and check that your details are correct.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What to bring with you<\/h2>\n

Each time you visit us<\/h3>\n
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  • Medicare card<\/li>\n
  • Private health insurance card (if applicable)<\/li>\n
  • Health Care Card and\/or concession card (if you have one)<\/li>\n
  • Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)<\/li>\n
  • Relevant x-rays, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports<\/li>\n
  • Glasses, hearing and mobility aids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For a day procedure<\/h3>\n
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    • A responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home<\/li>\n
    • Advanced Healthcare Directive if you have one<\/li>\n
    • A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Staying overnight or longer<\/h3>\n
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      • A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes<\/li>\n
      • Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)<\/li>\n
      • Your toiletries and personal items<\/li>\n
      • Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one<\/li>\n
      • Something to read or do during your stay<\/li>\n
      • Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)<\/li>\n
      • 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>
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