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1 Your Health Care Be Involved Your safety is our concern. In order to have the best health care become an active member of your health care team. Here are some ways to Be Involved: Ask questions and talk about your concerns Know the medications you take and why you take them Carry a current list of medications and herbal products you take to share with all health care providers Carry a list of your current medical conditions, allergies, past problems and surgeries Make sure you know what to do when you leave the hospital, clinic, program or doctor s office When you are involved, you can make better decisions about your treatment plan. For more information there is a booklet called Your Health Care Be Involved published by the Ontario Hospital Association. You can download this book in many languages from Welcome to the Chest Unit Providing Patient and Family Centred Care Visiting Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily Discharge Time: 11:00 a.m. Level 4 - Juravinski Tower St. Joseph's Hospital 50 Charlton Ave. East, Hamilton, Ontario Telephone: ext St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton PD 2283 ( ) File: printing
2 Welcome to the Unit On this Unit members of the Chest Care Team look after patients who have: surgery in the chest and lung area surgery of the esophagus or food tube surgery of the veins other surgical patients The Head and Neck Unit and the Step Down Unit are next to the Chest Unit. Many members of the Health Care Team are the same for all 3 units. Each patient s goals of care are specific to your own needs. The Chest Care Team will help you: with your breathing problem find the best treatment for you recover after surgery prepare to go home What are some routines on the unit? The nurses will listen to your lungs each day with a stethoscope. You will be asked to do deep breathing and coughing exercises during the day. Some patients need to have extra oxygen to help them breathe better. This may be given through a mask or nose prongs connected to oxygen in the wall in your room. Comments and Compliments - Patient Relations At St. Joseph s Healthcare Hamilton we expect everyone will treat each other with dignity and respect at all times. We invite you to contact our Patient Relations Department at ext when you have comments, compliments or complaints about the care you had here. When you call with a compliment, we will pass this message on. When you call with a complaint, we will work with you and your health care team to try and resolve the problem using respect, compassion, confidentiality and fairness for all involved. If no one is available when you call, please leave a message. 1 22
3 Chapel The chapel is located near the main entrance. It is a quiet, peaceful place where everyone is welcome. Daily mass and special services are posted on the chapel door. Fragrance Free Many patients, staff and visitors are allergic to scented products. For everyone s safety, please do not use any scented products such as perfume, cologne and aftershave. What will I learn about? You will learn how to look after yourself in the hospital and manage your condition. What you learn will depend on your condition and the questions and concerns you have. Remember that we are all here to help so do not be afraid to ask questions. You may learn: special breathing exercises what activities you should do how to begin and follow an exercise program how to save your energy what your medications are doing for you the best food to eat for your needs how to take care of yourself after surgery if you had surgery The Health Care Team You are the most important member of the Team. Much of your care involves you and your family. The Team will help you learn how to help yourself. You and your family will need to take an active part on the team. 21 2
4 Your Surgeon or Residents will discuss your care with you, plan your treatment and check your progress each day. A Resident is a doctor who is learning more about medical and surgical care. He or she works with your doctor to manage your day to day treatment. The Nurse Manager looks after all aspects of patient care and nursing on the unit. The Charge Nurse is the day to day coordinator of unit activities. He or she is the main link to the health care team. If you have any questions or concerns about your care, talk to your nurse or charge nurse. Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses look after all of your care. This includes talking to members of the health care team, giving medications and helping you learn about your care. Your nurse keeps the charge nurse and nurse manager informed about your care and progress. There are also vending machines around the buildings. If you are on a special diet, please talk to the staff before you buy food off the unit. Check with a nurse before eating food brought into the hospital for you. Gift Shop and Store These are located near the main entrance. You can get cards, gifts, magazines, books, snacks, and much more here. The Sherman Library The Sherman Library is on the 2nd floor of the Juravinski Tower. You can ask the librarian for help finding information. You can read the information in the library or may be able to pay for a copy to take home. Outpatient Pharmacy The Pharmacy in the main lobby can meet all of your medication and health care product needs. It offers professional advice, education and fast and friendly service. The pharmacy accepts all drug plans. Any patient or visitor may use the pharmacy. 3 20
5 Parking Around the Hospital Follow the signs for parking. Visitor parking is off James Street South beside the Fontbonne Building. You can call the Parking Office at ext to get a day pass to come and go all day, a two week pass or a monthly pass at reduced rates. The parking lot off Charlton Avenue is premium parking. No in and out privileges, coupons, passes or validations are accepted here and it cost more to park here. Smoking There is no smoking at St. Joseph s Healthcare Hamilton. This means there is no smoking anywhere on the property inside or outside. If you would like help to quit smoking talk to member of your health care team. Food and Drinks The cafeteria, on Level 2, offers a wide variety of snacks, meals and food. There is a coffee and snack shop on Level 1 by the main entrance and Level 1 of the Fontbonne Building. 19 The Physiotherapist may assess you and design a plan of breathing and strengthening exercises to: prevent or treat a chest infection prevent blood clots in your legs improve your muscle strength improve your exercise tolerance assess your need for a walking aid help you learn how to control your breathing with activity The Respiratory Therapist will check any tubes and oxygen supplies you may have or need for home. If you take medication using a inhaler, you can ask the respiratory therapist to watch you use it to make sure you are doing it right. This therapist also helps with home CPAP or Bi PAP if needed. The Dietitian may see you to make sure your nutrition needs are met. You may learn about choosing the best foods to help you become stronger or heal after surgery. If you would like to talk to a dietitian, tell your nurse and this will be arranged. If you need to see a dietitian when you go home, this will be arranged for you. 4
6 The Social Worker may meet with you and your family to help with concerns about: being in the hospital being away from your family or job money community support emotional concerns You can ask to see a social worker any time during your hospital stay or call the Social Work Department yourself at extension If you need to see a social worker when you go home this will be arranged for you. The Speech-Language Pathologist will see you if you have problems speaking or swallowing. You and your family will talk about your plan of care. Outpatient therapy will be arranged if you need it. The Occupational Therapist or OT may see you during your hospital stay to assess your abilities to: care for yourself manage your home affairs resume work, leisure or community activities You may be in St. Joseph s Hospital then go home with no extra care. You may be in St. Joseph s Hospital then go home with CCAC follow-up. A nurse or physiotherapist, for example, may need to come to your home to help you. The CCAC Manager will assess your needs before you leave. If you go home with CCAC care, please make sure you go right home so you will be there when they call you to arrange a visit. Before you leave Your nurse will give you any medication prescriptions and appointment cards before you leave. You should also have arranged to rent or borrow any equipment you need when you are going to your home. A Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist will help you make these plans. Discharge Time Please arrange to leave before 11:00 a.m. The person picking you up needs to bring a wheelchair to the unit for you. Wheelchairs are found at all of the entrances. You need to sign out at the Nursing Station before you leave. The OT will help you to become as independent as possible in managing your daily activities by: teaching you how to save energy teaching you how to simplify activities recommending special equipment linking you with community resources to help you manage at home 5 18 If you are not able to leave by 11:00 a.m., you may have to wait in the patient lounge so the bed can be prepared for the next patient.
7 If you are in Isolation the Infection Prevention and Control team works with your care provides to decide when and how you can leave your room. People should not visit if they do not feel well or have: chills or fever diarrhea in the last 48 hours nausea or vomiting signs of an infection such as a rash or open sores Tell your visitors to clean their hands before and after each visit using the hand sanitizer outside the room. Discharge Plans Before you come into St. Joseph s Hospital, you may have already discussed your plan for leaving. All along, you and your family will take part in discharge planning. There are many discharge plans available for patients based on each person s needs. The Spiritual Care Chaplain provides spiritual, religious and emotional support for you and members of your family. If you would like support from your own religious leader, the chaplain or nurse will help you make the contact. The Community Care Access Centre or CCAC Case Manager when needed, helps decide what services in the community you will need. The CCAC manager will also order any equipment and supplies you need to manage at home. The Pharmacist can help you learn about your medications. He or she can come to talk to you about your medications and give you some written information. You can ask any questions you have. You can ask to see a pharmacist any time during your hospital stay. The Unit Clerk helps the care team at the nurses station by answering the call bells, telephones and visitors questions. 17 6
8 The Acute Pain Service called A.P.S. As members of the Acute Pain Service, doctors and nurses who specialize in pain control will manage your pain after your operation. This may be done by monitoring an epidural tube in your back or a Patient Controlled Analegsia - PCA pump. They assess you and teach you about these methods during their visit. Other people you may meet Housekeepers will be in your room each day to clean. A Hairdresser is available at the hospital. Ask the nurses for a request card to fill out and return to the nurses station. Charges for these services are on the card. Volunteers do many things around the unit to support your care and the health team. Your Confidentiality In order to keep information about you confidential, you will be asked to pick a spokesperson when you first come to the unit. This person will be the first contact for friends and family who are asking about you and how you are doing. Your spokesperson will communicate with you and the team and then contact the family and friends to pass messages along. If you are visiting a patient in isolation, please speak with the Nurse, before you enter the patient s room. The Nurse will show you what to do before you visit. Why is handwashing important? Clean hands reduce the spread of germs. Germs, like cold or flu, can make you sick. Clean hands can save lives. While you are here, do not be shy: Help our staff remember how important it is to wash their hands by asking any member of your health care team, Did you clean your hands? Remember to clean your hands often while in the hospital. Isolation and Visitors Patient Safety If you are in isolation there will be a special sign posted. The sign will show your visitors what they need to do to visit with you safely. Here is an example of an Isolation Sign: Wash your hands Put on a gown Put on gloves 7 16
9 you. Children must be with a responsible adult at all times. We would be pleased to show your visitors how they can help you while you are in the hospital. There are many ways they can help you get better. Patient Safety Protect Yourself and Others Each time you enter and leave the hospital use the hand pumps to clean your hands. Before you enter and when you leave the unit follow the handwashing directions posted and clean your hands well. Steps to Handwashing Your family and friends will contact the spokesperson first to keep up-to-date on how you are doing and if you are ready for visitors. This helps control the number of telephone calls coming into the hospital and protects all of our patients private information. You also need treatment, care and rest to recover and this helps you meet these goals. Privacy and Confidentiality We are committed to protecting the privacy of all patients, visitors and staff. We want to make sure everyone is comfortable and safe. While we encourage the participation of our patients and families in their health care, it is important to understand that taking photographs or videos (cellphones and cameras) is prohibited unless those involved have given consent to having their pictures taken. If you want to take pictures and/or record an event, please talk to your health care provider or the manager, supervisor or person in charge. Teaching Centre St. Joseph's Healthcare is a teaching organization. This means that you may have students involved in your care. We welcome students from all health care profession colleges and universities. 15 8
10 Research Centre St. Joseph s Healthcare is a research organization. Many new treatments and changes in health care have come from research done here. You may be asked to take part in a research study. Be sure you understand the details of the study and how you would be involved before you sign a consent form for the research. If you do not want to be in a research study, your care will not be affected. Service Excellence All of the staff, doctors, volunteers and learners at St. Joseph s Healthcare follow a set of Standards of Behaviour. Our goals are to: treat everyone with dignity and respect work together to provide great care and service Violence in the Workplace St. Joseph s Healthcare Hamilton is working to prevent violence in the workplace. The goal is to provide a healthy, safe, secure and violence-free place for patients, staff and visitors. Violent or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. Plans to prevent a fall may include: asking for help before you get up the first time making sure you are wearing a good pair of walking shoes or non-skid socks when you are up helping you learn to use a walking aid such as a walker walking with a family member, friend or visitor around the unit. Some medications may make you feel dizzy. To prevent a fall when you get out of bed, sit up slowly. Sit on the bed for a minute, then stand up. Leaving the Unit Your doctor must write an order on your chart for you to leave the unit while you are a patient in the hospital. Each time you leave the unit, you must sign out at the nursing station so we will know where to find you. Visiting You should not have more than 2 visitors at a time as the rooms are small and other patients are disturbed. Patients need care, treatment, therapy and rest. Visitors should not get in the way of your treatment plan. Please tell your visitors the best times to visit 9 14
11 Items you will need here You should bring personal care items, shaving equipment, makeup, feminine hygiene products and tissues. You should also bring any things you use such as a walker or cane. You cannot bring any electrical equipment. You may bring battery-operated items. You will wear hospital clothes when you have drains or tubes. You can wear your own clothes when these come out. Bring easy care and easy wear clothes such as track suits. Nightgowns, bed shirts and housecoats should be well above the ankle so you do not trip on them. Make sure your name is on anything you bring to the hospital. Patient Safety Preventing Falls One of our goals is to make sure that everyone is safe all of the time. A fall can happen any time but there are ways to prevent falling. When you arrive on the unit and are able to answer questions, your nurse will take a history. Some questions ask about your history of falling and your risk of falling in the future. Please tell the nurse if you have a history of falling. Your therapist may also ask you about falling as well. Meals Around the Unit Breakfast is served about 8:15 a.m., lunch around 12:15 p.m. and dinner about 5:15 p.m. Please check with your nurse before you eat food brought in from home. If you have any questions about your food, ask your nurse or ask to see a dietitian. Unit Kitchen There is a small kitchen with snacks and drinks such as coffee, tea, milk, juice and bread. A patient refrigerator, microwave oven, kettle and toaster are also here. Before eating anything from home, check with your nurse to make sure that the food is allowed on your diet. If you are on Isolation Precautions, food brought from home must be put on disposable dishes found in the unit kitchen. Label all food brought from home with your name and date
12 Call Bells Each bed and bathroom has a call bell. If you need help, press the red button at your bedside or pull the chain in the bathroom. A nurse will come to help you as soon as possible. The staff at the nurses station can talk to you over the intercom. Your nurse will also make routine checks in your room. Closets Each patient has a closet in the room to put personal items in. You should keep valuable items at home, not in your locker. St. Joseph s is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Valuables will be locked in the hospital vault. Telephones Telephones are hooked up each day in the afternoon. You can arrange to have a telephone by paying a service charge at the Patient Accounts Office in the front lobby of the hospital. If you have a telephone at your bedside, dial 88 and then the number. There is a pay phone on the first floor. Television There is a television at each bedside. Cable T.V. can be rented by filling out a television rental card found on the wall outside the nurses' station. Cable service is started between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. each week day. Fees must be paid in advance to the Television person. You cannot bring a television from home even if it uses batteries. Washrooms Washrooms in the rooms are for patients' use only. Visitors washrooms are located in room 4104 or Education Room and Lounge Everyone is welcome to visit the education room and lounge. This room has pamphlets on health care topics. You, your friends and family should feel free to relax and read here
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