Bring medications when being admitted to the hospital ...

Pictured above are a few members of the Veterans Memorial Hospital patient care staff, who ask that any patient coming into the hospital be sure to bring all medications from home along with them. Having the actual bottles in hand with the correct name and dose of each medication helps the medical staff to more quickly assess the needs of the patient. “We want to give the best care to all of our patients quickly, so we can get them back on their feet as soon as possible,” states Ruth Hageman, RN, Nursing Supervisor. “It can be hard to remember the exact medications and doses you are taking when you are not feeling well. Having the actual medications in hand helps us walk through the admission process much more smoothly and precisely. This also helps at discharge making for accurate new prescriptions and refills before patients go home.” Submitted photo.