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As a patient of McLaren Oakland, your care and satisfaction
are our main concerns.
As health care professionals, we are dedicated to providing you with high
quality, personalized care, in partnership with you and your family. We know
hospitalization is never an entirely pleasant experience, but we will do our
best to make you as comfortable as possible. If there is anything you need
during your stay, please talk with a member of your health care
team.
General Information
No smoking is permitted in the hospital or on the hospital campus and parking
structure.
Take home any valuables that your loved one may have brought to the
hospital.
No flowers should be sent and no food should be brought to patients in
ICU.
Please speak softly while visiting and avoid unnecessary noise to maintain a
restful environment for all patients.
To protect the patient’s privacy, visitors are asked to leave the room when
medical or nursing procedures are performed.
A security vehicle is available to transport visitors to and from the visitor
parking lot. To make arrangements for this service, use a hospital phone to call
extension 3235.
What Loved Ones Can Do to Help
Being there is one of the best things you can do for your ill family member.
You can touch them, hold their hand and talk to them. Though they may not be
able to show you that they know you are there, they can usually hear and feel
you. Finally, and just as important, remember to take care of yourself so that
you can continue to be a support to your loved one.
Hospital Entry After Midnight
For your security, the main entrance to the hospital is locked between the
hours of midnight and 5:00 a.m. Access to the hospital between these hours is
through the Emergency Entrance. |