BOPDHB Patient Resources Hip and Knee joint replacement book - June 2016 | Page 32

Before coming to hospital

If you do not receive a call and you are unwell please phone
the hospital where you are having your operation and ask to
speak to someone in the Surgical Admission Unit.
Tauranga 07 579 8000
Whakatane 07 306 0999

What do I bring to hospital?
• 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.
• You may bring something to read.
• Night clothes, easy to wear day clothes, shoes or slippers,
toiletries.
• Walkers or other aids you may use.
• You may also 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).
• Please bring all your current medications in their original
packaging
Please name your personal belongings.
Mobile phones may be used on the ward, but please be considerate
of other patients.

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