Admission to hospital
When you arrive, visit the Admissions Desk on the ground floor of the Main Building. Our admission team will help you to complete your paperwork and check that your details are correct. You will then be directed to the Day Procedure Unit on Level 2 of the main hospital. To avoid your procedure being cancelled, make sure you have followed the preparation instructions given to you during your pre-admission appointment. Don’t forget that you must organise a support person to pick you up after your procedure.
What to bring
Each time you visit us
- Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if applicable)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
For a day procedure
- A responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
- Advanced Healthcare Directive if you have one
- A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold
Staying overnight or longer
- A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
- Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
- Your toiletries and personal items
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one
- Something to read or do during your stay
- Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
- Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you