PATIENT’S GUIDE TO HOSPITAL ADMISSION:

1. Standard hospital admission takes place on the day prior to the scheduled procedure, between 12:00 and 18:00, or at another time as instructed by the attending physician and anesthesiologist. A minor should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2. The patient, along with the PEI Medical Care Coordinator, should report to the Medicover Hospital Care Coordinator, who ensures that all necessary pre-admission formalities have been completed (medical consultations, laboratory and diagnostic tests, signing of agreements, payment arrangements).
3. Subsequently, the coordinators escort the patient to the hospital ward.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE HOSPITAL:

• Identification document (for minors, the accompanying parent or legal guardian should have the necessary identification)
• Medical documentation and any prescribed additional tests:
  • Diagnostic tests: CT scan, MRI (if recommended by the doctor)
  • Two original blood type test results from separate samples (confirmed results)
  • Complete blood count with differential
  • Fasting glucose test
  • Coagulation profile (APTT, INR)
  • Electrolyte panel (sodium, potassium, calcium)
  • Creatinine level
  • Serum vitamin D level
  • Serum iron (Fe) level
  • C-reactive protein (CRP)
  • HBs AB/antibodies
  • HCV Ab/antibodies
  • Urinalysis
  • Nasal swab for Group B Streptococcus
  • Rectal swab for alarm pathogens (ESBL, MBL, KPC, MRSA, VRE)
• Medications being taken by the patient (in their original packaging)
• Certificate from a dentist regarding oral cavity sanitation
• If a child is under the care of a specialist physician (e.g., cardiologist, neurologist), confirmation of no contraindications for the procedure
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Two loose-fitting pajamas for the patient (short-sleeved is preferable)
• Pajamas for the parent or guardian
• Phone charger

DURING HOSPITALIZATION, WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HOSPITAL:

1. Patient’s stay in a two-bed room* equipped with a bathroom, TV (channels suitable for both children and their parents, including English channels), free internet, wardrobe, lockers, desk, nightlights, and a call system. Air conditioning is centrally controlled to maintain a suitable temperature in each room. (*There is an option to reserve a single-bed room for an additional fee.)
2. Full meals for the patient, with the ability to accommodate specific dietary needs based on health conditions and/or personal preferences (e.g., vegetarian, diabetic, food allergies).
3. Accommodation and full meals for one caregiver on a comfortable sofa bed. The stay of a second caregiver and patient visits are possible within the hospital’s regulations between 8:00 and 22:00.
4. Around-the-clock nursing care and the presence of an attending physician. Pharmacotherapy and diagnostic tests are conducted based on medical recommendations.
5. Access to psychological consultations and consultations with specialists as recommended by the attending physician.
6. Visits from certified animators specialized in working with children in a healthcare setting. Smile therapy helps alleviate fear and has tangible effects, especially for pediatric patients.
7. Physiotherapy assistance on the ward.
8. Telephone contact with the PEI Patient Care Coordinator, who can assist with any ongoing matters.