A Guide to Your Hospital Stay

Your experience at our hospital is of the utmost importance to us. From the time you arrive to the time you’re discharged, our focus is, first and foremost, on your care and getting you back to your best. However, the comfort of both yourself and your family and friends is also a major priority. We’re always here to answer any questions you may have, but we hope that you’ll find many of the answers you’re looking for right here before you ever step foot into our hospital.

Before Your Visit

It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed as you prepare for your stay at the hospital. Knowing your Rights and Responsibilities in advance and checking out information at the links below will help ready you and even get you a jump start on some of the day-of paperwork.

Checklist

1. Make arrangements to be picked up. 
2. Take the time to review any written instructions from you nurse or doctor.
3. Ask any questions about medications.
4. If additional medication has been prescribed to you, make arrangements to have it filled and picked up at the outside pharmacy of your choice. 
5. Make sure you know how to schedule your next appointment with your primary care doctor or specialists (for example rehabilitation)
6. Please remember to take all you personal belongings with you.

If you need additional care after your stay:

Patient Survey

Your satisfaction and feedback regarding your experience and level of care while at Bristol Hospital is important to us. We are proud of the level of service we provide but are always looking to improve. You will receive a survey in the mail shortly after you are discharged. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and return it to us.