Preparing for admission

In case of a planned admission of one or more days to our hospital, it is best to discuss and arrange various things. This will ensure that the necessary tests can be carried out and the physicians will have the results available on time. Our Pre-admissions Department will support you in this process and will supplement your admission record.

What does the Pre-admission Department do?

Our Pre-admission Team will work with you to make the necessary administrative, informational and nursing preparations for your admission:

• Administration: All administration associated with the admission will be taken care of.
• Information: You will receive information about the type of operation, the admission procedure and the guidelines to follow. You will receive a welcome package with various information leaflets.
• Nursing: the nurse will chart your medical history and current health status based on the information you have provided. If necessary, the anaesthetist will request additional preoperative tests. (S)he will review your preoperative file at least 48 hours before the operation starts. If the results do not meet the expectations, the GP can still be contacted or additional tests can be requested.

Contact with our Pre-admission Team is done via the pre-admission desk or via the digital patient platform MyMariaMiddelares.

Admissions at the pre-admission desk

Come to the Pre-admission Department at the latest during the week prior to your procedure. All administrative paperwork will be taken care of, you will be given information about your admission process and you will outline medical history and current health status together with your nurse.

It is not necessary to make an appointment. For example, you can come along after a consultation with your physician. You will find the opening hours of the Pre-admission Department below.

Pre-admissions via MyMariaMiddelares

In consultation with your physician, it may also be decided to have your pre-admission via the digital patient platform MyMariaMiddelares. In this case, the attending physician will give you access (read more here about MyMariaMiddelares).

All information related to your admission and procedure will be made available through the platform. You will also be invited via SMS and e-mail to complete a digital questionnaire. Based on your answers, the nurse on our Pre-admission Team will review your medical history and current health status. You will be given the necessary instructions either by phone or e-mail, as well as any examinations needed to ensure your procedure is safe. All administrative paperwork will be done on the day of your admissions.

Administrative

• Identity card
• Name, address and telephone number of a person we can contact during your stay.
• Proof of hospital insurance (Assurcard, DKV insurance card)
• Insurance forms in the event of an accident at work (policy)
• Guarantee declaration of foreign insurance
• Your registration card if you claim OCMW (social welfare)

Medical

Be sure to bring the following (if applicable):

• Documents that your attending physician gave to you prior to your admission
• Reimbursement certificates for medication
• Prescriptions for allergies or your diet

Medicines

It is important that your caregivers know what medication you were taking at home (or shortly before your admission).

You will find the following items in the admissions information package that can be of help here.

1. Complete list of medications: make sure it is filled in completely and correctly. If necessary, ask your GP or pharmacist for help.
2. Paper bag for medicines: Put your medication in its original packaging and bring it to the hospital.

On arrival at the ward, a nurse will go through the form with you. If you are allergic to certain drugs, please report this during this conversation.

The medication that you brought with you from home is kept at the nursing station. You will get it back when you are discharged from the hospital.

During your stay, you will receive medication from the hospital. Use your own medication only in consultation with your care provider. Bear in mind that certain combinations can have undesirable effects.

Personal items

• Toiletries: towels, flannels, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shaving items
• (Sleeping) attire, robe and closed shoes
• Good sports shoes if you are to take part in a course of rehabilitation
• Walking aids such as crutches, walker, walking stick... labelled with your last name and first name

It is better to leave large sums of money and expensive items at home. The hospital cannot be held liable for loss or theft. Have you nevertheless brought something valuable with you? We can keep your valuables in the hospital safe. They will be returned to you when you are discharged.

Jewels and other jewellery (e.g. piercings) are not allowed at the time of your admission for hygienic reasons. So please leave them at home.

You can choose from the following room types:

• room with four beds
• double room
• single room

The choice of room does not affect the quality of care. Please bear in mind that we may not be able to give you the room you asked for immediately due to lack of space.

The cost of the room (nursing day rate) is paid by the RIZIV (National Institute for Sickness and Disability Insurance). The patient remains responsible for co-payments and additional accommodation costs (the patient portion).

If you choose a single room, you will be charged a supplement. This choice of room may be associated with higher physicians' fees. A list with the maximum fee supplements per physician is available in the Admissions Department. Read more about the price of a room and fee supplements here.

The general Welcome Leaflet will provide you with specific information, such as what you need to bring to the hospital, where you need to check in, etc.

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