Preparing for Admission
Thank you for entrusting Mid-Columbia Medical Center with your care. Our
professional, caring staff will do their best to ensure that your stay
is as pleasant as possible. With our home-like atmosphere and employees
and volunteers committed to your comfort and satisfaction, we are certain
that you will understand what it means to be a
Planetree hospital.
To help you prepare for your stay, here is a list of items you should and
should not bring with you to the hospital:
What to Bring
- Your health insurance plan card.
- Your prescription insurance plan card.
- Personal identification (valid driver’s license, state identification
card or passport).
- HMO/PPO referral forms (if required).
- Any outside medical records, X-ray films, or prior test results not taken
at MCMC (if your physician has requested them).
- Written letter of authorization from your insurance carrier (if you are
covered by worker’s compensation)
- A copy of your advance directive or living will.
- All medications you are taking in their original containers.
- Any essential personal items, such as glasses, dentures, hearing aids,
walker or wheelchair.
- Personal hygiene items you may need.
- Clothing for your stay and discharge.
- Reading and writing materials if you wish.
- If desired, cash to pay for newspapers, gift shop articles and other items.
No more than $20 is recommended.
What Not to Bring
- Credit cards
- Jewelry
- Valuables
- More than $20 in cash
For your security and the safety of your personal belongings please leave
any valuable items at home or with family or friends. Mid-Columbia Medical
Center has no provisions for the safekeeping of your money or valuables
and cannot be responsible for loss or damage of your personal belongings.