Admission
The physician will schedule your hospital admission and tell you the time and date to report to patient registration, located on the first floor through the emergency room entrance.

In the admissions area, you will be interviewed and asked to provide your name, address, telephone number, type of insurance, photo ID and other pertinent information. We request your photo ID for security reasons. Our hospital is now using a new electronic scanning device to capture information related to your hospital account. This information includes your photo identification. Scanning your picture helps to ensure that we have selected the correct patient medical record, which contains your medical history. It also protects you from others who may wish to steal your medical identification.

After the registration process has been completed you will be assigned a room and escorted to it.

Please try to determine if your hospital stay will require pre-certification. If so, call your insurance company to advise them of your planned admission. If you are admitted on an emergency basis, please tell the registration clerk if your insurance company requires pre-certification and we will make every attempt to notify your carrier on your behalf. This is very important and will ensure that your insurance company will pay maximum benefits under the terms of your policy.

Medical Library
The Medical Library is located on the second floor. The library is open to everyone and offers a range of materials for exploring your health questions. The library has clinical and consumer health books as well as a large selection of medical journals.

Pre-Certification Information
Many scheduled outpatient procedures require pre-certification. If you believe your insurance company requires advance notice about a test or procedure, please contact your insurer (the phone number to call is usually found on the back of your insurance card), or your physician’s office to be certain this vital step has been taken to avoid having your claim denied or your benefits reduced.

If you have any questions about the pre-certification process, please call admissions at (740) 568-2025.

What To Bring
For your comfort during your stay you should bring a robe, slippers with non-skid soles, toothbrush, tooth-paste and comb/brush. Clothes to wear when you are discharged can be brought after you are admitted.

Cell Phones
Cell phone use is permitted in the hospital with the exception of areas where patient monitoring equipment is in use or in areas identified by signage. You may use your cell phone in waiting areas. Monitored use is for the safety of our patients, due to the possibility of them interfering with patient equipment. Please limit the use of cell phones in patient rooms.