What should I bring to the hospital during admission?

What to Bring

In this section, we would like to help you prepare for your admission to the hospital and familiarize yourself with services and amenities that are available to make you as comfortable as possible during your stay.

When you are planning for your admission to Bellflower Medical Center, it is helpful to know what to bring.

To ensure that the admission process goes smoothly, please bring a complete list of medications that you are currently taking, both prescription and over-the-counter as well as the following:

• any reports your physician gave you to bring to the hospital;
• any relevant medical insurance information, including insurance cards, pre-certification, and any other documentation required by your insurer;
• photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport;
• Social Security card;
• A list of telephone numbers where members of your immediate family can be reached if necessary;
• A copy of your advance directives.  You may obtain this document from Admitting or the nursing staff.

You are welcome to bring personal items such as reading glasses, books, photographs, or anything that would make you more comfortable. However, we ask that you limit personal items, because there is a limited amount of space in patients' rooms. In addition, please note that outside of special circumstances, we prohibit the use of electrical appliances brought from home. Also, the use of cell phones is not permitted anywhere near patient care units.

What not to Bring

Valuables

Please leave all valuables at home. Items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, or other costly items should not be brought to the hospital. The hospital is not responsible for the loss or damage to any personal property kept in your room. If an item must be secured, please ask a nurse to arrange for the hospital's Security Office to assist you.

Electrical Appliances

Electrical appliances from home are not permitted on the unit. Special permission may be granted in some instances. All electrical appliances brought from home must be examined by the Biomedical Engineering Department prior to use.

Cell Phones

Use of cell phones is not permitted anywhere near any patient care units.

Non-Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted in any part of Bellflower Medical Center. If you wish to smoke, you may do so outside the hospital in designated areas away from entrances and doorways.