BOPDHB Patient Resources Fractured Neck of Femur Patient Handbook- May 2015 | Page 15

Personal items you will need in hospital It will be helpful if you have some things brought in from home while you are in hospital. In hospital In hospital These include: • Night clothes, easy to wear day clothes, shoes or slippers, toiletries • Something to read • Walkers, strollers or walking sticks that you use at home • You may bring your own pillow which will make your hospital stay more comfortable. Please make sure your pillowcase is not blue or white (these are hospital colours). • You should leave valuables at home (eg: jewellery, bank or credit cards etc.) The Bay of Plenty District Health Board does NOT take responsibility for stolen items. • Mobile phones may be used on the ward, but please be considerate of other patients. 13