Patients & Family

Admitting

Arriving at the Hospital

Please use the main hospital entrances during normal daytime hours. Avoid using the Emergency Department entrances/exits unless necessary.

What to Bring - Documents

• Your requisition form from your health care provider
• Ontario Health Card (green with photo or red and white). If you have a red and white health card, please bring photo ID with you (ie. driver’s license) to validate your identity
• Social Insurance # and WSIB claim number (for workplace sustained injuries)
• Details of any additional health coverage or insurance policies including:
  • Your preferred accommodation at time of admission
  • Your employer
  • Know your coverage (semi or private) or do you have a deduction or a cap (eg. insurance provider pays 50% of your semi private room)
  • Bring your semi or private insurance card
  • If your insurance provider pays a portion of your room charge, bring a cheque or credit card to pay the balance owing at the time of discharge.

Your Personal Belongings

Please keep only the personal items required to make your stay more comfortable (example: bathrobe, slippers, personal grooming articles, etc.). If you wear dentures, prescription glasses, hearing aids or a prosthetic device, please take special care they do not become misplaced. All electrical items such as hair dryers, radios and electric shavers must be safety-checked by our Engineering Department prior to use. Please inform your nurse of these items in your possession. We do not assume responsibility for your money, valuables or personal belongings.

What Not To Bring 

• large sums of money
• jewelery/items of sentimental value
• cell phones or other radio frequency transmitting devices, or
• alcohol and tobacco products.