Smoke free campus Greenslopes Private Hospital is a smoke free campus. If you choose to smoke you voluntarily assume all risks associated with getting to and from the area and risks associated with active and passive smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy is available from the hospital pharmacy at a discounted rate for inpatients. Smoking cessation information is available to any interested inpatient. Further information will be provided whilst in hospital, however, please ask staff if you have any queries. Inpatients who are unable to abstain from smoking during their hospitalisation Something are to permitted to smoke in the designated outdoor smoking area only. Staffs Remember are not able to accompany patients to the smoking area. Staff and visitors are asked to adhere to the smoke free policy whilst on campus. The campus will be patrolled by security to ensure compliance to the new regulations. Remember Special Care Nursery Our Special Care Nursery can care for sick or premature babies from 32 weeks gestation. If your baby requires a higher level of care, our skilled and experienced team of paediatricians, nurses and midwives will facilitate a timely and safe transfer to either Mater Mothers’ Hospital or Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Well Baby Nursery We encourage rooming in with your baby as it promotes: • Bonding • Breastfeeding • Confidence in settling your baby • Understanding of your baby’s individual needs • Healthier, more secure babies. Our Well Baby Nursery offers a range of services to support you and your baby during the day and overnight. What to bring to hospital For labour • Antenatal record • Camera* (as well as batteries, chargers and memory cards) • Comfortable clothing and slip on footwear for afterwards • Favourite music (iPod docking stations are available in our Birthing Suites and Maternity Ward) • Laptop if desired. Wi-Fi access is available on request. 8 Greenslopes Maternity Admission Information • Lip balm • Magazines/book • Oil/lotion for massage • Preferred snacks • Sarong, or old t-shirt • Spray bottle (non aerosol) for cooling • Sweets/lollies • Warm socks For you • Breast pads and maternity bras • Comfortable clothing for the daytime • Extra underwear • List of people to telephone • Maternity pads (three packets are recommended) • Nightwear/dressing gown • Reading/writing material • Slippers (footwear must be worn at all times) • Toiletries For your baby • Any clothes you may wish to dress your baby in • Blankets and clothes for going home • Formula (if formula feeding) • Infant car restraint for day of discharge • Please note: baby garments, nappies and cotton wraps can be provided during your stay. Policy concerning use of film equipment in Obstetrics Ramsay Health Care (RHC) recognises that unique and special moments arise in hospitals that patients, families and friends may wish to capture on film. RHC needs to ensure that patient safety, clinical teamwork, the privacy of other patients’, staff members and medical personal are not compromised. Devices that record both film and sound are not allowed in the following clinical areas: • Operating Theatre • Birthing Suites • Special Care and Well Baby nurseries. Single shot devices that do not record sound are permissible by the agreement of the care team members present at the time. Film and sound may be recorded in the privacy of a patient’s own rooms, provided the privacy of other patients and staff members is not compromised. Helpful Hints Important Information Info to note iPod docking stations are available in our Birthing Suites and Maternity Ward.
Maternity Admission Information Booklet
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