If you or a loved one goes in to the hospital emergently, you may not have time to grab much to take. However, if you go in for a scheduled procedure, you should have time to pack a bag. Likewise if your loved one is in the hospital this list may give you an idea of things they might like to have with them.
Things to Take to the Hospital
Living Will - this document spells out your wishes regarding CPR, intubation, life support and the like. If you know what you want, put it in writing.
Prescription List - if you can't take it, bring your prescriptions. If you have a list, please leave your medications at home. You don't want to take something the nurse already gave you.
Insurance card - this one is kind of obvious.
Pacemaker Card - if you have a pacemaker, the hospital needs to know some details about it. This lets them know what type of pacemaker you have and if it's MRI safe.
Walker or Cane - if you need a device to get around, please bring it.
Change of clothes - at least a change of underwear for the day you go home will feel nice.
Cell Phone Charger - no, we don't have a charger for your cell phone.
Phone List - we will likely have a hard time looking up somebody's number for you. Most people have cell phones that we can't just look up on line.
Razor - yes, we have razors, but they don't feel as nice as the one you have at home.
Toothbrush - yes, we have toothbrushes too, but they are the cheap kind.
Hairbrush - we probably only have combs, and those aren't very fancy.
Deodorant - many places don't carry this, and if they do, they probably don't carry your brand.
Feminine Hygiene Products - if you need these, you won't like the hospital quality, or lack of selection. It may also be a good idea to bring underwear to go with the products.
Books or Magazines - unless you want to watch television all day, we don't have many activities for you to do.
A Good Attitude - the hospital staff works hard for you, a good attitude lets them know you appreciate it.
Things to Leave at Home
Prescriptions - just bring the list.
Jewelry - please don't wear jewelry, you may have to remove it at some point.
Valuables - many places have a safe, but it takes time to get your things out when you are ready to leave.
Things to Take to the Hospital
Living Will - this document spells out your wishes regarding CPR, intubation, life support and the like. If you know what you want, put it in writing.
Prescription List - if you can't take it, bring your prescriptions. If you have a list, please leave your medications at home. You don't want to take something the nurse already gave you.
Insurance card - this one is kind of obvious.
Pacemaker Card - if you have a pacemaker, the hospital needs to know some details about it. This lets them know what type of pacemaker you have and if it's MRI safe.
Walker or Cane - if you need a device to get around, please bring it.
Change of clothes - at least a change of underwear for the day you go home will feel nice.
Cell Phone Charger - no, we don't have a charger for your cell phone.
Phone List - we will likely have a hard time looking up somebody's number for you. Most people have cell phones that we can't just look up on line.
Razor - yes, we have razors, but they don't feel as nice as the one you have at home.
Toothbrush - yes, we have toothbrushes too, but they are the cheap kind.
Hairbrush - we probably only have combs, and those aren't very fancy.
Deodorant - many places don't carry this, and if they do, they probably don't carry your brand.
Feminine Hygiene Products - if you need these, you won't like the hospital quality, or lack of selection. It may also be a good idea to bring underwear to go with the products.
Books or Magazines - unless you want to watch television all day, we don't have many activities for you to do.
A Good Attitude - the hospital staff works hard for you, a good attitude lets them know you appreciate it.
Things to Leave at Home
Prescriptions - just bring the list.
Jewelry - please don't wear jewelry, you may have to remove it at some point.
Valuables - many places have a safe, but it takes time to get your things out when you are ready to leave.
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