Admission
Upon arrival to the hospital for your admission, please check in at the information desk in Same Day Services. You will be directed to an admissions specialist to begin the registration process. To complete your registration, please bring the following items with you:
- MedKey Card (if you already have one)
- Health insurance card(s)
- Personal identification
- List of current medications
- List of current physicians and phone numbers
- Any medical records, x-ray films or tests (if requested by your doctor)
After completion of the registration process, a member of our staff will escort you to the correct destination. Room assignments are based on your diagnosis and bed availability. Private rooms are availalbe on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given to patients with special medical needs. If your medical needs do not require a private room, there may be an additional charge that may not be covered by your insurance plan.
During Your Stay
It is our mission to provide you with compassionate, quality-focused patient care. Our healthcare team will care for you around the clock during your stay at the hospital. If you require additional assistance, a call light is available at your bedside. Each patient room is equipped with a flat-screen television for you to enjoy.
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is equipped with wireless internet, allowing you or your visitors to connect to email and the internet with a laptop computer. You or a loved one may also create a CarePage from our homepage, www.poplarbluffregional.com, to update friends and family on your condition. CarePages can be created and maintained before, during and after your hospital stay.
If needed, a Patient Advocate is also available to serve you, to quickly resolve any issues and to reward the many care givers who exceed your expectations. We definately want you to return to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for future healthcare needs. Please feel free to contact your Patient Advocate while you are in the hospital at 5970 or after you are discharged at (573) 686-5970.