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please let us know of any special needs, wants,
and desires you have. We want your dining
experience to be the best possible.
Meal Times
At SVMC, we have room service, not specific
meal times. Our kitchen is open from 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Breakfast is served all day. Lunch and
Dinner are served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Snacks and beverages are offered between
meals and in the evening. Should you have
any requests, please share them with the
nutrition assistant or your nurse so that we may
accommodate your needs and offer you the best
possible service during your stay.
Special Diets
Kosher and vegetarian meals are available,
as well as any other special dietary needs not
prescribed by your physician. Please discuss
such requirements with our nutrition assistants
so that we may fully meet your needs.
Snacks
A variety of snacks and beverages are available
through Food and Nutrition Services and
nursing. Please notify your nurse before eating
any food brought in by friends or relatives, as
it may interfere with your physician’s dietary
instructions.
Vending Machines
Soft drinks, snacks, and light fare are available
in the vending areas located in the waiting
room of the West wing and the patient/family
lounge on the second floor of the East wing.
To Contact Us
We believe every meal should be something to
look forward to, and we stand ready to make
that happen. Please let us know if you have any
questions or concerns. Our Nutrition Assistants
are available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. To reach
them, call extension 6368. A registered dietitian
is available for nutrition therapy for inpatients
and can be reached at 802-447-5577.
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The People You Will Meet
During your stay at SVMC, you will come in
contact with many health care professionals with
specialized knowledge in their fields of expertise.
In addition to those you meet in person, there
are also countless others working behind the
scenes to make sure you receive the very best
possible care.
Medical Staff
Our provider staff is made up of many highly
skilled physicians and associate providers, nurse
practitioners and physician assistants. SVMC
has attending physicians in internal medicine
called “hospitalists.” A hospitalist evaluates your
condition and takes responsibility for managing
your inpatient care. Other providers who
specialize in specific areas of medical care—
such as physicians, physician assistants, and
residents—may also visit you.
Nursing Staff
Our nursing team—including registered
nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed
nursing assistants—provide highly skilled
professional care designed to meet the physical,
psychological, and emotional health care needs
of our patients. A registered nurse will meet
with you on a regular basis to review your plan
of care. If you have any questions or concerns
regarding your nursing care, feel free to speak
with any member of the nursing team.
Clinical Devices
Your care team is using a secure smart phone
app called PatientTouch. It improves clinical
communication by allowing the people caring
for you to send and receive accurate clinical
data in real-time. This improves the efficiency
and safety of your care. We invite you to ask
your care team if you have any questions.
Nursing and Healthcare Students
SVMC participates in the education and
training of nursing students and radiology
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