Page 13 - GBGH Patient Handbook

KEEPING YOU SAFE DURING YOUR STAY

Organ and Tissue Donation

Gifts of organs and tissue can help save and transform the life of another
person. GBGH works in partnership with the Trillium Gift of Life Network to honour
each patient’s wishes regarding organ and tissue donation at the end of life.
You can express your wishes related to organ and tissue donation by registering
online through the Trillium Gift of Life Network website beadonor.ca. It only takes
two minutes and all you need is your health care number! Please communicate
your wishes with your family and loved ones.

ALLERGIES

Perfumes & Scents
To protect patients and staff with allergies and asthma, GBGH promotes a
“Scent Free” environment. Please do not wear scented products, essential oils, or
perfumes, and encourage your visitors to respect this policy.

Balloons
To protect patients and staff with allergies to latex, balloons made of latex are
not permitted in the hospital. Only foil balloons are permitted.

Flowers
To protect staff and patients with allergies, strong scented flowers such as lilies,
hiacynth etc. are not permitted in the hospital.

BUILDING ALARMS

At times we test the fire alarm system in the hospital. Please do not be
concerned. These tests and drills are part of our safety program. When
you hear the alarm, all doors will be closed until the “all clear” signal
is announced. Staff use the red and white markers on the doors to
indicate whether a room has been checked. Your nurse will keep you
informed.

Each patient room has different ways to alert staff about your care and
safety. Examples include your heart monitor, bed alarms and medicine
pumps. If an alarm is sounding and no staff has attended to it, please
tell a nurse or push your call bell.

LEAVING YOUR PATIENT CARE UNIT

If you do need to leave your patient care unit, please inform a member of your
care team. If there is an emergency or a physician arrives to see you, we need
to be able to locate you quickly. We recommend a family member or friend
accompany you.

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