Information for Patients and Carers
What to Bring With You
On admission to hospital patients should have with them sufficient day and night clothing, footwear and toiletries to meet their personal requirements. Clothing, spectacles, walking sticks and other similar articles should be clearly marked by relatives with the name of the patient. It is essential for the hospital records that the name, address and telephone number of the patient’s next-of-kin is available to ward staff on admission. Any changes in this respect should be notified to the ward staff immediately.
Valuables - Loss, Damage, Theft Disclaimer
You should avoid bringing valuables into hospital. Where you do have valuables they can be deposited with ward staff, who will give you a receipt. Should you lose any item while in hospital, please inform the nurse in charge of the ward immediately. A full investigation will then be carried out. Please note that the hospital will not be held responsible for the loss, damage or theft of property held by patients.
Personal Clothing/Laundry Arrangements
Relatives are expected to make laundry arrangements. Ward staff will provide guidelines for the purchase of patients clothing, taking into account that certain garments are more suitable for laundering than others, depending on the type of fabric used and the processes within the hospital laundry.
Visiting Arrangements
Roadmeetings Hospital operates a system of open visiting from 2.00 pm – 8.00 pm on a daily basis. If at all possible relatives are asked to avoid meal times.
Car Parking
We would ask that all visitors park in designated areas only as emergency services may require access.
Patient Meal Times
- Breakfast - 8.30 am - 9.00 am
- Lunch - 12 noon - 12.30 pm
- Supper - 5.00 pm - 5.30 pm
As diet can be part of medical treatment, please check with nursing staff before leaving food with patients Catering providers within NHS Lanarkshire provide a choice of healthy well prepared food to all people in our care. It is recognised however that visitors will occasionally bring food into our premises for patient consumption. The following guidelines are aimed at ensuring this is done in a safe manner. All packaging must be intact with “use by” and “best by” dates being strictly observed.
Foods suitable for bringing into hospital:
- Pre-wrapped biscuits and cakes
- Fresh fruit and fruit products
- Pre-wrapped chocolates and sweets
- Packets of crisps
- Bottled or canned drinks
- Pancakes, scones, fruitcakes etc providing the food is prepared in a safe and hygienic environment
Foods not suitable for bringing into hospital:
- Cooked meat and poultry
- Fresh or artificial cream products, custards, yoghurts and mousse
- Cooked meat products including gravy and stock
- Cooked rice
- Sandwiches and rolls
- Shellfish, fish paste and fish products
- Any other food items which require refrigeration or heating
These high risk foods support the growth of bacteria and can cause food poisoning.
Hospital Staff
All staff wear identity badges that help you to identify the different people involved in your care. There is a ward sister or staff nurse in charge of the wards. The following information may help you to identify some of the people you will see during your stay:
Named nurse
We have a team of nurses responsible for developing a plan of care with you to meet your individual needs.
Medical staff
Every patient has a named consultant who visits the wards regularly. Your day-to-day treatment will be supervised by a local general practitioner (GP).
Other Staff
These include: occupational therapy, physiotherapy, domestic and catering, portering. Arrangements can be made for podiatry, speech therapy, dietetics.