Patient Guide

Keeping you Informed

KernMedicaliscommittedtoprovidingyouwithexceptionalqualitycare.OurHospitalLeaders careaboutyouandstrivetovisiteachpatientduringtheirstaytodiscussyourexperience. Shouldyouhaveanyconcernspleaseasktospeakwithyourunit’sleadershipteam.Weare here to assist you.

There are 3 ways your Nursing Staff will help to keep you informed: 1. Bedside Report 2. Hourly Rounding 3. Leadership Rounding

What is discussed?

Why 7am & 7pm?

Who participates?

Nurses change shifts at 7am and 7pm

Patients have the right to ask anyone to step out of the room during bedside report. Patients can notify their nurse if they don’t want to participate in bedside report.

• Medical History • Treatment Plan • Test Results • Diagnosis • Pain Management • Special Needs

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