A Day at ACUTE
Daily Schedule
Labs and vitals are taken each morning, followed by an opportunity to shower in your private bathroom and prepare for the day. Meals and snacks are eaten in your private room and are supported by ACUTE clinical staff for safety and encouragement.
Daily rounds with the attending physician, as well as individual sessions with your other providers will be scheduled throughout the day. This includes your:
Time can also be set aside as needed for other services, including:
- Chaplain services
- Social work services
- Pet therapy
- Coordination of continued care
- Other resources
Your Free Time
When you aren’t engaging in room-based treatment with their providers, you are encouraged to rest and enjoy your free time.
When medically appropriate, ACUTE offers safe opportunities for patients to engage in activities like:
- Tunnel painting
- Visits outdoors
- Low-level activity (i.e. laps around the unit)
There is a designated “adolescent zone” with age-appropriate activities for young patients, as well as a multi-purpose activity room with a basketball hoop and other wellness equipment available for your use.
Visitor Policy
Patients can have two visitors at bedside during these timeslots:
Monday - Friday
- Group A (rooms 311-335): 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
- Group B (rooms 336-370): 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Saturday and Sunday
- Group A and B (all rooms): 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All approved visitors must:
- Be in good health. Visitors my be required to participate in a health screening. If symptoms an illness are present (example: temperature, cough, shortness of breath, etc.) the visitor will not be allowed to stay.
- Wear a face covering and practice appropriate physical distancing. If a visitor removes their face covering, they may be asked to leave.
- Stay in patient’s room unless directed by hospital staff to leave for meals and/or provider sessions. Visitors may not walk laps with patients.
Visitors and patients are encouraged to spend visiting time outside whenever possible.
What Can I Bring to ACUTE?
We encourage you to pack appropriately for a hospital stay. Keep in mind that you will be relaxing in the comforts of your private room and you should dress comfortably. Please be advised that:
- All belongings will be unpacked and inspected by staff
- Suitcases will be stored safely in a locked room
- Suitcases, back packs and other bags are not allowed to remain in the room with you during your stay
Expensive clothing, jewelry and other valuables should be left at home. You will be responsible for your own items and ACUTE will not reimburse you for lost or damaged personal belongings.
Clothing
Bring comfortable clothing for one week. You will have limited storage area in your room, therefore only one suitcase of clothing is allowed, but we have a laundry service to assist you. Appropriate clothes include:
- Pants (sweatpants, yoga pants, pajama bottoms, jeans)
- Shirts for layering (with no inappropriate language, images or drug/alcohol related messages)
- Sweaters or sweatshirts (without pockets or hoods)
- Pajamas, night gowns and robes
- Undergarments
- Jackets, coats, gloves and hats (depending on the season)
- Casual shoes, slippers and socks (no high heels)
Toiletries
Basic personal hygiene items can be provided by the hospital, however most patients prefer to bring their own toiletries, including:
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hairbrush and comb
- Soap and deodorant
- Lotion
- Makeup
- Hair dryer, curling iron and/or flat iron
Medications
Please bring all prescribed medications, supplementsand over the counter medication that you are currently taking at home. All medications must be in original packaging, with prescriptions and labels in-tact.
It is important to let ACUTE staff know what medications you are currently taking. ACUTE staff will log and store all medication for the duration of your stay. If refills or new prescriptions are needed during your stay at ACUTE, we will arrange for them to be delivered.
Entertainment
Each room is equipped with wireless Internet access, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Patients are encouraged to bring other personal entertainment items as needed to occupy free time at ACUTE, including:
- Personal devices
- DVDs (a small library of DVDs will be available for your use)
- Video games
- Books, magazines and newspapers
- Art and craft supplies
- Journal, postcards, stationary and stamped envelopes
Please be mindful of your recovery and resist bringing inappropriate or triggering items, magazines, movies or games.
Personal Comforts
We want you to be comfortable during your stay. If you would like to bring items from home, including photographs, a favorite pillow, blanket or stuffed animal, please feel free to do so.