For Your Safety and Security
Medications
The medications that you take while
in the hospital are prescribed by your
doctor specifically for your hospital stay.
A hospital pharmacist reviews your
medications and dispenses them as they
are needed. You should not bring your
own medications to the hospital, and
should never take your own medicine
unless your doctor approves and a
pharmacist double-checks it with the
other medications you are taking.
Valuables or Lost Items
The hospital maintains a safe and secure
environment, but we strongly recommend
that you send your valuables home with
a family member or friend. Please notify
your nurse if you need to secure personal
items with the security department. The
hospital is not responsible for personal
belongings or valuables that are not
secured with the security department.
Staff Identification
All employees and volunteers at the
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
wear photo name badges. Anyone providing
care to you should be wearing proper
identification. Please feel free to contact
your nurse or the nurse manager if you
have questions or concerns.
Smoking
The Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania is a smoke-free facility.
Smoking is not permitted at any hospital
entrance.
Fire Drills
For your protection, fire and disaster drills
are conducted regularly. If a drill occurs
while you are here, please remain in your
room and do not become alarmed. The
hospital is a fire-resistant building, and the
staff is trained in fire protection and fire
safety. The hospital also participates in all
severe weather watches and warnings.
Room Comfort
Please inform your nurse if any aspect of
your room is uncomfortable. Maintenance
will be notified and make every effort to
resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
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