Hospital Admission
At the time you are booked for a procedure or surgery at our facility you will receive a copy of our Patient Information Pack which includes information about the Hospital, how we will take care of you and pre-admission forms for your completion. Information on payment arrangements is also included.
The pre-admission forms need to be completed and returned to us in the envelope provided at least 3 working days prior to hospital admission. By receiving this information in advance we can be better prepared for your visit and ensure that you receive the best possible care.
The forms for completion include a Registration Form, an Agreement to Treatment, a Patient Health Questionnaire and Payment details.
What to Bring with You
Clothing and personal effects:
Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing which is easy to change in and out of
During your stay we will provide you with a gown to wear until such time as you are able to change back into your clothes to go home
Please wear as little make-up as possible and remove all nail polish and piercings
Please bring any personal aids such as contact lenses, glasses, hearing aid, dentures, walking frame and any other special equipment you may require during your stay
If you are expecting to stay overnight please bring personal toiletries.
Please leave your valuables including jewellery and cash at home
Medications
If you are taking any medications including tablets, inhalers, injections, herbal remedies, vitamins or any other supplements please bring all of these with you in their original containers. Your Specialist or their Practice Nurse will give you information regarding which medications should be taken prior to your procedure or surgery.
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Arrival
Please present to Oxford Clinic lobby on arrival. From there you will be directed to either the hospital admissions desk or the waiting area. You are welcome to bring your family or friends with you who can stay with you until the time of your admission. If they wish to stay until you are ready for discharge a waiting area is available for them. The admissions nurse will be able to give an approximate time that you will be ready for collection but this can vary due to a number of factors. The person collecting you will be contacted to confirm collection time when you are ready to go home.
A member of our nursing staff will admit you and prepare you for your procedure or surgery. Please let your nurse know if you have any particular cultural, spiritual, social or emotional needs that would help us in planning your care. Your nurse will also be able to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have. Your specialist and (if applicable) your anaesthetist will see you before your procedure or surgery.
Your arrival time is usually 15 – 30 minutes prior to your procedure to allow time for the Admissions Nurse to assess your individual needs and carry out any preparation required. In some cases, there may be unforeseen delays to the commencement of your procedure due to earlier procedures extending beyond their allotted time. Should this occur, the Admissions Nurse will keep you informed and ensure that you are comfortable during any extended waiting period.
Children
It’s never easy when your child is undergoing a procedure or surgery but at Oxford Clinic Hospital our very experienced staff will treat your child with every care and attention.
You are welcome to bring a few of your child’s favourite toys or books to keep them entertained. Parents or carers are welcome to stay with their child at the start of the anaesthetic. If you wish to do so please discuss this with your anaesthetist and specialist prior to your child’s procedure or surgery. We also try to reunite parents with their child as soon as possible after the procedure or surgery and it is likely that you will be invited to join your child in the recovery area.
We will do everything possible to make sure your child’s visit is as comfortable as possible.
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