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or bridges to store them in when not in use.
The cup will be labeled with the patient’s name.
Please avoid placing dentures on a meal tray,
under a pillow, on the sheets, or in any
concealed place where they may be lost or
accidentally thrown away.
Hearing Aids: Hearing aids should be kept in the
original case provided upon purchase. If the
original case is not available, nursing staff will
provide a container labeled with patient name
in which to store the aids when not in use. Do
not leave aids unprotected on the bedside or on
over-bed tables.
Eyeglasses: Glasses are best secured in a case,
marked with the patient name, when not in use.
To prevent loss or damage to eyeglasses during
hospitalization, patients are asked not to leave
them unprotected on the bedside table, in a
robe pocket, or on the bed.
Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes: Please put your
name on all necessary items that are brought to the
hospital including wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
Medications: Bring a current list of medications
the patient is taking to the hospital. This includes
herbal and over the counter medications as
well as prescription medications. If a list is not
available, bring in the medication containers
for the pharmacist to view. Afterwards, the
containers can be taken home by a family member
or friend or stored by the pharmacy for retrieval
prior to discharge. Medications brought in from
home are not to be stored at the bedside.
Valuables: Please leave all valuables at home or
send them home with a family member or friend
upon admission to the hospital. This includes
jewelry and watches, cash and credit cards, wallets
and purses, all electronics (cameras, cell phones,
laptops, chargers, and tablets), and any other
item that would be considered a loss if misplaced.
If family members are not present, valuable
items should be given to the nursing staff to be
secured in a valuables envelope and locked in
the safe. They are not to be kept at the bedside.
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A receipt will be provided for collection of the
items upon discharge. If you plan to bring any
of these items, please label them, as we are not
responsible for items kept at the bedside.
Lost Items: While SVHC is not responsible
for patient and visitor personal belongings,
we certainly try to return lost items to their
owners. SVHC does not replace lost, stolen, or
damaged items. To file a lost-item report, please
contact the Patient Advocate at 802-440-4054.
Use of Restraints
We are committed to respecting the rights and
dignity of our patients at all times, while at
the same time maintaining the safety of our
patients, visitors, and staff. We make every
effort to avoid the use of restraints or seclusion.
We only use these options under the direction
of a care provider and only to ensure your
physical safety or the safety of others.
Reporting Abuse or Neglect
According to Vermont law, all suspected abuse,
neglect, or exploitation of minor children, the
elderly, the vulnerable, or the disabled must be
reported to the appropriate state agency. SVMC
takes this responsibility very seriously. We insist
that any abusive, neglectful, or exploitative
action be reported immediately.
Confidentiality
We are committed to protecting the privacy of
your medical information, as federal and state
laws require. Your medical information includes
health, treatment, or payment information that
identifies you. If you believe your privacy rights
may have been violated, you have the right to
file a complaint. Please see SVHC’s Notice of
Privacy Practice for more details or contact
Health Information Services at 802-447-5212.
Cell Phones
Cell phone use is restricted in certain areas of
the hospital. Please ask hospital staff before
using a cell phone.
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