Patient Safety Information
 The Miriam Hospital is committed
to providing excellent patient care.
One part of this commitment is
patient safety. You can help us by
being informed.
Be a well-informed patient.
- Keep track of your medical history,
allergies, medications and any reactions
or sensitivities to medications.
- Make sure you understand the care
and treatment you are receiving.
Ask questions until you feel comfortable
that you understand your
plan of care. If you think of questions
when your nurse or doctor is not
present, write them down so that
you can ask them at a later time.
- Ask for information about your
medications. Understand what your
medications are, what they do and
what side effects they might have.
- Make sure you understand your
discharge instructions.
Be an active part of your
health care team.
- Give accurate and complete information
about your present complaints,
past illnesses, hospitalizations,
medications and other matters
related to your health.
- If you are having surgery, make sure
that you and your surgeon agree and
you are clear on exactly what will
be done.
- Expect to be asked repeated questions
about your name, date of
birth and health information.
Be aware of what is happening.
- Make sure all staff check your ID
bracelet before any procedure or
test. Make sure our staff check your
ID before giving you any medications.
- Be aware that hand hygiene is the
best way to prevent the spread of
germs.Whether it is old-fashioned
hand washing with soap and water
or use of alcohol gel for hand disinfection,
you are welcome to remind
staff to do so before examining you
or giving you medications.
- Pay attention! If something does
not seem right, call it to the attention
of your nurses or doctors.
- Involve a friend or family member
in your care. He or she can help you
ask questions and understand care
instructions.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please call the patient satisfaction
hotline at 401-793-3625.
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