

#FUNDIMENSIONS BRAIN BUGGY FULL#
All bills are payable in full at the time of discharge unless financial arrangements have been made with the business office (270.251.4337) before discharge. Most hospital insurance plans do not fully cover hospital bills. However, please remember that the patient is ultimately responsible for the hospital bill because an insurance policy is a contract between patients and their insurance company.

If this had not been done in accordance with the policy's requirements, your insurance benefits may be reduced or denied.Īs a courtesy, Jackson Purchase Medical Center will accept verifiable third-party coverage and help in any way possible to expedite your claim. This process must be complete before admission. Please review your pre-admission requirements and coverage and advise your physician of these requirements. Most insurance companies require pre-admission certification and a second opinion before surgery. If you have Medicare or Medicaid hospitalization insurance, please bring your policy, identification card and other pertinent information. When you are admitted, you should confirm financial arrangements for your care. When your transportation arrives, please allow your nurse to escort you from the hospital. Be sure to check your room for all personal belongings and reclaim any valuables from the hospital safe. Your physician will let you know if an office visit is necessary after discharge. The case manager will arrange home care or other community services if needed. Your nurses and your physician will discuss discharge information with you, including special diets, medications and limitations on your activities. When you are medically ready to leave the hospital, your physician will write a discharge order on your medical chart. ATMĪn Automatic Teller Machine is located on the first floor in the dining room. Please contact the nurses station for instructions to change the settings on your television to closed captioning. Accessibility OptionsĬlosed caption television is available to all patients. However, it is important to provide your physician with a list of all medications that you are currently taking. Your physician and the hospital pharmacy will provide all of your medication while you are in the hospital. Please do not bring medications to the hospital. Ask the admissions clerk or your nurse about safe deposits upon admission. Jackson Purchase Medical Center will only be responsible for these items if they are deposited into our safe. What Not to Bringĭo not bring watches, jewelry, cash or other valuables to the hospital. If you are admitted, you may need to bring a small number of personal items to the hospital, such as pajamas, robe, slippers and toiletries, including glasses cases, contact lenses, dentures and more. What to Bringīring your insurance card, claim forms, Medicare or Medicaid card, or Military ID when coming to the hospital for an appointment. If you are unsure where your appointment is located, report to the Information Desk for assistance.
#FUNDIMENSIONS BRAIN BUGGY REGISTRATION#
(Outpatient registration hours are from 6:30 am - 5 pm). Expectant mothers may go directly to the Birthing Center on the first floor. Patients undergoing outpatient surgery should report to the registration desk on the first floor in the outpatient lobby. Where to ReportĪll patients experiencing an emergency should report directly to the Emergency Room.

If you need additional information, call us at 270.251.4100. The information presented below covers a wide range of hospital services and policies. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your care or any of the hospital's services. The goal of every Jackson Purchase Medical Center staff member is to make your stay as pleasant and as comfortable as possible while following the medical care plan especially designed for you by your physician. While our highly trained professionals meet your medical needs, we also want you to be as comfortable as possible. We consider it a privilege to serve you and your family. Thank you for choosing Jackson Purchase Medical Center to meet your health care needs. Also, masks are still required to be worn by anyone entering a healthcare facility, whether or not you have had a COVID vaccine. However, in order to continue to protect our patients and staff, in accordance with CDC recommendations, please do not enter to visit a patient if you have any COVID-19 symptoms. Attention valued customers: Temperature checks are no longer required when you enter Jackson Purchase Medical Center facilities.
