Acute Rehabilitation Program
Patient Services
Activities
The activities coordinator is a certified recreation specialist (CTRS) who
plans, organizes and implements a comprehensive therapeutic activity program
designed to meet your rehabilitation goals and individual needs.
Chaplain
A chaplain is available through nursing services, or you can call directly
at 845-1740. The chapel, a nondenominational meditation room, is
located on the first floor and is open 24 hours a day.
Food and Nutrition
A menu is delivered to you daily and adheres to the guidelines ordered by
your doctor. We encourage you and your family to complete the menu so that we
can serve you your personal choices.
You can arrange with your nurse to order guest trays. We appreciate
24-hour notice when you'll be needing a guest tray, but we will make every
attempt to accommodate you. There is a $5.00 per tray charge for this service.
Your family may bring food from home, but please check with your
nurse to be sure the food you bring is within the dietary guidelines ordered
by your doctor. Food from home must be labeled with your name and with the
date it is brought to Vanderbilt. Perishable food must be stored in the
refrigerator, marked "patient food only," and consumed or disposed
of within 48 hours.
If you are on a special diet because of your medical needs, a
hospital dietitian will visit with you and let you know about any
restrictions. Your dietitian is part of your health care team and works with
other team members to determine the most healthful diet for you.
Scheduled meal hours at Vanderbilt are as follows:
- Breakfast: 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
- Lunch: Noon to 12:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Gift Shop
The hospital gift shop is located in the lobby and offers a selection of
gift items, fresh flowers, books, games, newspapers, magazines, stamps and
candy. Hours vary and are posted at the shop entrance.
Hairdresser
One of the unique components of our program is our hairdressing service. The recreation therapy staff coordinates and schedules hairdressing appointments at the center. You may also contact your own hairdresser if you prefer.
Laundry
We encourage you to dress daily in comfortable clothing. The routine of
getting dressed is important to your therapy, and being dressed allows you to
concentrate on your wellness while at the center. Family members are
responsible for your personal laundry and may use the washer and dryer on the
premises for that purpose.
Library
The Newport Hospital library has a selection of books and magazines,
including large print and talking books. Volunteers come through with a cart
every weekday, and you are welcome to borrow books from the cart. A medical
library is also available for your use and your family's use. Please call 845-1311
for hours.
Newspaper
The Newport Daily News and the Providence Journal are delivered to the
center every day and are available for your use. If you prefer to buy a
personal copy, you can do so at the vending machines just outside the main
hospital entrance.
Notary
A notary public is available for your convenience at no charge. You can
arrange this service by talking with your case manager.
Telephone
Each patient has a telephone in his or her room. There is no charge for
local calls and you can make long-distance calls collect or with a telephone
credit card.
To make a local call, dial 9 and then the telephone number you want to
reach. The hospital switchboard operator (dial 0) will help you place
long-distance calls.
Your family and friends can call you directly from outside the hospital
between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. (Calls that come in after 10 p.m. will
be put through to the nursing station only, and only if the caller indicates
it's an emergency.) Your phone number is 845 plus the four-digit extension
in your room. The nursing station has a list of patients' names and
extensions. There is also a TDD telephone available for hearing-impaired
patients; please tell the nurse if you require this service.
Television
Televisions are available in all rooms at no charge. A list of TV stations
is posted on each television.
Contact us
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about staying at Vanderbilt
or about the patient care team, please contact the clinical services manager at
401-845-1600.
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