All of our patient rooms are private; designed for comfort and comprehensive care.

• Each patient room is 292 square feet with window views.
• A comfortable day bed for visitors to stay overnight.
• A 42-inch flat screen monitor for patient access to television, Internet and healthcare information.

Safety

Safety features in each patient room include:

• Safety lighting along the floor of each patient room as well as in the halls
• Private climate control
• Hand washing sinks in each patient room
• Shower seats in each bathroom

Accessibility

Accessibility accommodations include:

• Wide bathroom doors are wider than normal for wheelchairs, walkers and nurse assistance
• Spacious rooms that allow for a 360 degree turn in a wheelchair or walker

Communication

Communication options include:

Nurse Call

You can talk to your nurses directly by speaking into the pillow speaker at your bedside.

Telephone

On this phone you are able to make:

• Calls within the hospital
• Local calls
• Long distance calls (for a fee)

Your phone has five speed dial icons to access in-hospital services:

• Dining on Call
• Facilities
• Foreign Language Interpreter
• Pastoral Services
• Housekeeping

Language and Communication Assistance

If you are hearing impaired, Patient Representatives can help provide you with a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTD). Patient Representatives also can help with interpreters and special two-way language line telephones if you need language assistance to communicate effectively with your caregiver. Dial 6-3112 for assistance.

Cell Phones

Cell phones can be used in inpatient rooms, waiting rooms and in public spaces. Cell phones are not allowed in some patient care areas where diagnostic procedures or treatment takes place.

Television

Each inpatient room has an interactive television that offers the following:

TV

• Network and cable channels
• Scheduled movies

Internet

• Email capability
• Internet Search

Hospital Services

• Contains everything you need to know about what the hospital offers including dining options.

Patient Education

• Brochures
• On-Demand Education Videos
• Class Information

Patient Guide

• Contains everything you need to know as a patient including discharge instructions and visitor hours.

More Information

• NMH-TV Guide
• Help line: 6-8800, option 2

Wi-Fi / Electronic Devices

Wi-Fi

High-speed wireless Internet access is available in all areas of Prentice Women's Hospital.

Electronic Devices

Most personal, battery-operated electronic devices such as radios, CD, tape player and digital music players are permitted in your room. If these items require charging, please keep the charger away from your bed so that it does not interfere with the operation of any medical equipment. Other electronics including hair dryers and electric razors are allowed, but larger plug-in items such as small television sets, electric fans or personal refrigerators are not permitted. Please ask your nurse if you have questions.

Video Games

While it is generally fine to use laptop computers in your room, the use of computer video games and components may be restricted and evaluated on an individual basis.