GENERAL PATIENT AND VISITOR INFORMATION
 We understand that no one looks forward to a stay in the hospital. That's why, at Galion Community Hospital, we take care to ensure that every patient's needs are met. Before your stay, we recommend that you take a minute or two to look through the services we provide to patients and visitors. During your stay, do not hesitate to ask any member of our medical staff to help you make your stay with us as comfortable as possible.
ABUSE
We are required by law to report any case of suspected abuse. If you are a victim of domestic abuse and are ready to seek help, please let a nurse know.
PASTORAL CARE
Area clergy visit the hospital often. should you desire a visit from your own clergy person, or the on call clergy, please advise the nurse.
SECURITY
All employees wear an identification badge that includes their name, picture, and department. Caregivers will identify themselves and tell you what they are going to do before they give care or treatment. DO NOT hesitate to ask them who they are or what they are doing.
VALUABLES
The hospital cannot be responsible for personal articles such as glasses, jewelry, wallets, radios, money, etc. If you bring these items with you and cannot send them home, talk to your nurse. Arrangements will be made to secure them.
VISITORS
Visitors are expected to confine their visits to the posted visiting hours. If you, or your family, have special needs or time constraints, please discuss them with your nurse.
GIFT SHOP
The gift of love. More and more scientists are discovering the power that a healthy attitude plays in healing the body. And nothing can raise a patient's spirits quite like a gift from a loved one. That's why the Galion Community Hospital gift shop carries a wide variety of items. We have a number of gifts, books, cards, and candy from which to choose. When you give a gift, you're giving the gift of healing.
TELEPHONES
For your convenience, telephone service is provided for local phone calls. There is a laminated Telephone Usage Guide in the top drawer of your bedside table. If you need to make a long distance call, you will need to call collect, use a calling card, or place the call using a credit card.
Your room phone number can be found on the label attached to the top of the phone. You can give this number to family and friends, and they can call you directly without going through the hospital switchboard.
Here are some helpful tips for using our phones:
To make a local call, dial 9, then the number.
To make a long distance call by calling collect, or by using a credit card, dial 90 and an operator will assist you.
To make a long distance call using a calling card, follow the directions on the calling card. Dial 9 for an outside line.
To avoid disturbing patients, we discourage calls between the hours of 9:00 p.m.
and 9:00 a.m.
Internet Access
We offer free high speed wireless internet access to all of our patients and guests throughout the hospital.
TELEVISION
For your enjoyment, there is a TV in each room at no charge which is also closed captioned in English for the hearing impaired. Please keep the volume low for the comfort of other patients. The patient education channel is channel 24 and the program guides are located in the drawer of the bedside table. The Newborn Channel (channel 75 in OB) is a 24-hour satellite-delivered education television network. It offers eight hours of programs rotating three times a day providing moms with postpartum education. The Newborn Channel helps to lessen anxiety for first time moms and repeat moms by: providing information and resources, answering questions, and promoting a holistic approach for emotional and physical well-being.
CAFETERIA/DINING ROOM
The hospital cafeteria, located on the ground floor, is open as a convenience to family members, visitors and guests. There are also vending machines located on the ground floor, near the Emergency Department waiting area for use at any time.
The cafeteria is open Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Advance directives
Your Living Will and/or Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare MORE
HOSPITAL CHARGES
Some services have charges that are divided into two or more parts. MORE
MAIL, FLOWERS, GIFTS, AND NEWSPAPERS
Your mail, flowers and plants will be delivered daily to your room by volunteers.
ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATIONS
It is important that your family members are fully aware of your wishes regarding organ and tissue donation. Information on organ and tissue donation is available by asking your nurse or physician or contacting Life Line of Ohio at 877-223-6667 or Central Ohio Lions Eyebank (for eyes) at 614-293-8114.
HELP US KEEP YOU SAFE
Everyone has a role in making healthcare safe MORE
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Items that you need for your own personal care should be brought in from home when possible. If you do not have needed items, please ask your nurse. |
