Forrest General Hospital

The number of visitors is limited to no more than four in each patient’s room. Overnight guests are restricted to one to two per patient. Specific visitation standards for stem cell and immuno-suppressed patients are addressed on the Oncology Unit (6T) with only the physician being able to make exceptions.

We encourage visitors for emotional support and recovery. To provide a restful and safe environment, we ask that all visitors comply with the following guidelines:

• Be considerate of other patients by keeping noise to a minimum.
• Refrain from visiting if you have a cold, sore throat, or any contagious disease.
• Observe “No Visiting” and precaution signs before entering the room.
• Do not smoke. Forrest General is a tobacco-free campus.
• Leave the room during tests or treatments if asked.

The FGH Police Department is accredited by the State of Mississippi and may be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 84345 (or 80 for an emergency). FGH police officers provide many services for customers, including escorts into and out of the building upon request. Officers also investigate property loss, thefts and vehicle accidents as well as assisting hospital staff with disruptive patients, employees or visitors.

Your physician determines when you are ready to be discharged. Your physician and nurse will give you discharge instructions and answer any questions you have about managing your treatment and medications once you are home. If you are confused or unsure about what you need to do, what medications you must take or if you have to restrict your diet or activities, don’t be afraid to ask and take notes. Be sure you understand any instructions you have been given before you leave the hospital. Preparing to Leave the Hospital When your doctor feels that you are ready to leave the hospital, he or she will authorize a hospital discharge. Please speak with your nurse about our discharge procedures. Here are a few tips to make the discharge process run smoothly:? Be sure you and/or your caregiver have spoken with a discharge planner and that you understand what services you may need after leaving the hospital. Verify your discharge date and time with your nurse or doctor. Have someone available to pick you up.? Check your room, bathroom, closet and bedside table carefully for any personal items. Retrieve any valuables you have stored in the hospital safe. Make sure you or your caregiver has all necessary paperwork for billing, referrals, prescriptions, etc When you are discharged from the hospital, you may need to spend some time in another type facility to continue your recovery process. Your discharge planner should provide you with a list of resources available in the community. There are agencies that can help with transportation, equipment, home care, respite care and more. Be sure to get all the details before you leave.