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Wellmont Health System is dedicated to providing you with a positive healthcare experience. As a patient in one of our hospitals, we promise you not only the highest quality medical services in the region but also an environment of safety, comfort and caring.
To help us serve you better, please read the following patient guidelines.
As a patient in a Wellmont Health System hospital, we recommend you bring:
- A list of phone numbers of family and friends
- Insurance cards
- Important documents such as living will and durable power of attorney
- A list of medications you take, both over-the-counter and prescription
Always follow any instructions you have received from your doctor about eating or drinking before you check into the hospital.
To add to your comfort during you stay, we also suggest you bring:
- Comfortable clothing-- without metal zippers or snaps
- Warm socks and/or slippers
- Toiletries-- toothbrush, toothpaste and favorite soap and lotion
- Books or magazines
- Knitting, crocheting or other hobby items
- Journal or paper and pen for notes and letters
- If your visit will be longer than a few days, you may enjoy having family pictures, or pictures drawn by children or grandchildren nearby
During your stay:
After your visit:
Feedback from our patients helps us gauge the quality of service we provide. After you are discharged, you may be contacted by Press Ganey Associates, the healthcare industry’s leading independent vendor of satisfaction measurement and improvement services, to rate your experience with us. Your participation in this survey helps us continue to provide you the best care.