{"id":885,"date":"2017-08-06T23:44:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-06T23:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/?page_id=885"},"modified":"2021-03-31T01:40:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T01:40:16","slug":"admission-to-hospital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/patients-and-visitors\/admission-to-hospital","title":{"rendered":"Admission to hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

Admission to hospital<\/h1>\n

On arrival, you will need to be registered and admitted.\u00a0 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<\/a> appointment.<\/p>\n

Depending on your procedure please present to one of the following admissions desks:<\/p>\n

Surgical admissions<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Booked surgical admissions<\/h3>\n

Located:<\/strong> Main reception desk in the main foyer of the hospital.
\nAdmissions<\/strong> from 12.00pm (midday)<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Day Surgery<\/h3>\n

Located:<\/strong> Level 2, Main Building (take lift A located in the main foyer)
\nOpen:<\/strong> 6.00am<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Endoscopy\/ Colonoscopy<\/h3>\n

Located:<\/strong> Main reception desk, Endoscopy Building
\nOpen:<\/strong> 6.00am<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Non-surgical admissions<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Day Unit Investigation and Treatment Unit (DUIT)<\/h3>\n

Located:<\/strong> Level 1, Main Building (take lift A located in the main foyer)
\nOpen:<\/strong> 7.00am<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Rapid Assessment Medical and Surgical Unit (RAMS)<\/h3>\n

Located:<\/strong> Level 1, Main Building (take lift A located in the main foyer)
\nOpen:<\/strong> 7.00am<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU)<\/h3>\n

Located:<\/strong> Ground floor, Main Building
\nOpen:<\/strong> 7.00am<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Rehabilitation Day Therapy Admissions<\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> Ground floor, Main Building
\nOpen:<\/strong> 7.30am<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Rehabilitation Ward Admissions<\/h3>\n

Located:<\/strong> Ground floor, Main Building
\nOpen:<\/strong> 7.30am<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

For a day procedure<\/h2>\n

Please ensure that you have a responsible adult carer who can stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home.<\/p>\n

What to bring<\/h2>\n

Each time you visit us<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Your Medicare card<\/li>\n
  • Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)<\/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 or any other test results or reports<\/li>\n
  • Glasses, hearing and mobility aids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For a day procedure<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • An adult carer to support you and take you home<\/li>\n
    • Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (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
        \n
      • 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>
        <\/div><\/div><\/div>
        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        <\/h4>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>
        \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t
        \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t
        \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t