Patient Checklist

Four Winds Saratoga

WHAT TO BRING TO THE HOSPITAL

Patients are encouraged to bring enough clothing to last for several days but are cautioned not to bring too much.

  • ___ Comfortable, casual clothing. Socially appropriate clothing is to be worn
          at all times (keep current weather conditions in mind) (3 changes of
          clothes, 2 pairs of shoes, 1 coat)
  • ___ Sweatshirt and/or jacket
  • ___  Toothbrush
  • ___  Toothpaste
  • ___  Brush or comb
  • ___  Deodorant (non-aerosol), new and unopened
  • ___  Pajamas (1 Pair)
  • ___  Slippers
  • ___  Exercise clothing
  • ___  Sneakers
  • ___  Small amount of cash (Adult)
  • ___  Any medical equipment used to maintain health will be evaluated at
           admissions (CPP; Glucometers)
  • ___  Limited makeup

 

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME

To ensure a safe and substance-free environment, you and your belongings will be searched by staff upon admission and at the discretion of the staff. These items include, but are not limited to:

  • Mirrors
  • Scissors
  • Pocket knives
  • Laptops/ipads
  • Cell phones
  • CD's/DVD's
  • Radios with cords
  • Personal hair dryers*
  • Hair straighteners
  • Curling irons
  • Personal razors*
  • Tweezers
  • Nail clippers
  • Regular pencils, pens, Sharpies, markers
  • Any gang-identifying clothing or jewelry (i.e., bandannas)
  • Heating pads
     

* Sheets, towels, comforters, pillows, hair dryers, and disposable razors (adult patients only) will be provided by the hospital