Admission to hospital
On arrival, you will need to be registered and admitted. Our admission team will help you complete your paperwork and check that your details are correct. To avoid your procedure being cancelled, make sure you have followed preparation instructions from your pre-admission appointment.
Depending on your procedure please present to one of the following admissions desks:
Surgical admissions
Booked surgical admissions
Located: Main reception desk in the main foyer of the hospital.
Admissions from 12.00pm (midday)
Day Surgery
Located: Level 2, Main Building (take lift A located in the main foyer)
Open: 6.00am
Endoscopy/ Colonoscopy
Located: Main reception desk, Endoscopy Building
Open: 6.00am
Non-surgical admissions
Day Unit Investigation and Treatment Unit (DUIT)
Located: Level 1, Main Building (take lift A located in the main foyer)
Open: 7.00am
Rapid Assessment Medical and Surgical Unit (RAMS)
Located: Level 1, Main Building (take lift A located in the main foyer)
Open: 7.00am
Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU)
Located: Ground floor, Main Building
Open: 7.00am
Rehabilitation Day Therapy Admissions
Location: Ground floor, Main Building
Open: 7.30am
Rehabilitation Ward Admissions
Located: Ground floor, Main Building
Open: 7.30am
For a day procedure
Please ensure that you have a responsible adult carer who can stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home.
What to bring
Each time you visit us
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
For a day procedure
- An adult carer to support you and take you home
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)
- A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold
Staying overnight or longer
- A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
- Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
- Your toiletries and personal items
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one
- Something to read or do during your stay
- Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
- Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you