What to bring to hospital

What to bring to hospital 

• Medicare Card 
• Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme entitlement card (if relevant) 
• Concession, Healthcare, Safety Net card 
• Department Veteran Affairs Card 
• Pension Card 
• Private Health Insurance Details (If applicable) 
• Copy of power of attorney  
• Advanced care plan 
• TAC or WorkCover documents 

Any documentation that the doctor has given you for example: 

• Medication Chart 
• Operation Consent form (if not already given at booking in) 
• Anaesthetic Information 
• X-rays 
• Letter/ medical instructions 

Staying overnight 

We ask you to be responsible for your belongings, so we can focus on caring for you. 

If your stay is for one or more nights, you should bring the following items: 

• Night clothing: clothing should be comfortable for moving around. Ensure your clothing is not too long because it could cause you to fall. 
• Footwear: supportive, well-fitting slippers, or shoes that fasten with laces or velcro straps. Bed socks or loose-fitting shoes should be avoided as they may cause a fall. 
• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, tissues, soap and shampoo 
• Medications: please bring a list of all the medications you take and any recent changes that have been made. This includes all medicines prescribed by your doctor or those purchased by a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. 
• Glasses: both reading and distance (if required) 
• Hearing aids: with a spare set of batteries (if required) 
• Walking aids: walking stick or frame (if required) 
• Phone charger (if required) 
• Please do not bring large amounts of money or jewellery 

You may choose to bring electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptop computers and iPads, including chargers. We encourage you to bring only what is absolutely essential. While we try to provide a safe environment, you remain responsible for your valuables. 

Note:  Private electrical appliances will be subject to a safety check (by the Hospital) prior to use in the Hospital. 

Valuables 

Please avoid bringing valuables (including watches, jewellery, etc.) or large amounts of cash into the hospital, as Bayside Health does not accept responsibility for such items. 

If you have brought valuables in with you, it is advisable to send them home with family or friends. You can sign them over to the staff to be maintained in the safe.   

You will be given a receipt for the valuables, to be used at the time of collection. Collection of valuables can only be undertaken during office hours.  If amounts of money over $50 have been signed over to the Health Service, at least one business days’ notice is required to retrieve these, as cash is not kept on the premises.   

This arrangement is to be made via the Administration office at the Hospital.
Phone: (03) 5671 3333.