Patient & Visitor Information
Vision: Excellence in rural healthcare and wellness promotion.
Nipigon Hospital would like to extend to you a warm welcome. We look forward to your stay with us and anticipate that it will be a positive health care experience.
What You Should Bring
Patients are encouraged to bring their own clothing to the hospital including nightgowns, pajamas, robe, rubber soled slippers and a change of clothing for discharge. Personal care products such as deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, denture care products, mouth wash, hair and eye care products and personal feminine needs should also come from home. The hospital can supply some of these items for you if necessary. You are most welcome to bring your personal pillow/comforter to make your stay more enjoyable. Please bring a list of your current medications, in their original packaging, on admission. This will assist the physician to maintain your current treatment while addressing present medical problems. Any medications left at the hospital must be given to the nurse for safekeeping. It is always best to have medications and/or valuables sent home.
Health Coverage
When our Admitting personnel visit you, please be prepared to show your current Health Card and any extended health care insurance that you may have. In addition, if your admission is related to a workplace injury please make us aware.
At Nipigon Hospital it is important to us that you understand your health matters. If you require any assistive devices such as large print, an interpreter, etcetera please make this request to our nursing staff.
Caring for You
Your physician may order lab work and/or x-ray, ultrasound for you on admission. Further testing will be ordered at the discretion of your physician. During your stay at Nipigon Hospital other health care disciplines may be involved in the management of your care. These may include Physiotherapy, Dietary Consultation, Diabetes Education, Mental Health Services, and Addiction Counseling.
Discharge Planning
Plans for your discharge home will begin shortly after you are admitted to hospital. Your return home will be a planned, smooth transition. Services considered in your discharge planning will include your need for support from Northwest Community Care Access Centre, Meals on Wheels, Life Line, Medical Day Care, Respite Services.
Follow up appointments and discharge details will be noted on your Discharge summary. Discharge time is 11:00 AM. It is your responsibility to arrange your own transportation for discharge.
