Admitting Information

Being Admitted to the Hospital?
We know a hospital stay means leaving the comforts of home, the security of family and friends, and leaving your health in the hands of others. At Florida Hospital DeLand, we want to make your stay as pleasant and safe as possible. Of course we understand not all hospital admissions allow time to "pre-plan." However, when your situation allows, the following are some suggestions to consider when being admitted to the hospital.

• Advance Directives (such as a Living Will or Healthcare Surrogate information) - if you have any.
• Insurance Cards (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial), organ donor card (if you have one), ID card and/or Driver's License if available.
• A list of your medications (include supplements like vitamins, over the counter medications and herbals).
• A list of any allergies to food, medicines or other items.
• The telephone number of an emergency contact person (a friend or relative).
• Personal items (All items can be provided by the hospital, but depending upon how long you plan to be with us and for your personal comfort, you may wish to bring your pajamas, toothbrush, comb, etc).
• We want you and your family members to be well informed about the care and services provided to you while you are a patient at Florida Hospital DeLand. Please feel free to ask questions. Do not agree to accept any procedure, treatment or medication without understanding the need for it.
• The patient's portion is collected during the registration process. Please bring a method of payment with you at time of arrival. You may speak to a Financial Counselor before, during or after your admission to the hospital by calling (386) 943-4661 Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm.

  We encourage you to please leave the following at home:

  • Valuables (watches, jewelry, money, cell phones, credit cards, etc.),
  • Medications, vitamins, over the counter medications, herbals,
  • Plug-in electrical appliances (such as razors or curling irons),
  • Food or snacks,
  • Please, no small children or family/visitors who are not feeling well.
    

  Florida Hospital DeLand is a non-smoking facility.