Once you’ve settled into your room at Salem Hospital or West Valley Hosptial, you may be uncomfortable — especially after a procedure. We will help in any way we can.
The nursing staff will check in once every hour during the day and every two hours at night. It’s called “rounding.” If you need help between rounds, press the button on your bedrail. A staff member will respond by coming to your room or talking with you over the intercom.
The unit nurse leader will also check in on you daily, to make sure things are going okay and to answer any questions.
Around-the-clock nursing care is given by a team of registered nurses (RNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and patient care attendants (PCAs). They will assess your needs, evaluate your care and implement plans to make sure you are moving toward a safe discharge.
We want to prevent and/or reduce your pain. If you tell your nurse you’re in pain, you will be asked to rate it on a scale of 1 to 10. This rating helps guide your treatment.
During your stay, all medications should be provided to you by your nurse. Nurses and pharmacists are available to answer your questions.
Each patient room has its own temperature control. For your comfort, please ask your nurse if you would like the temperature adjusted.
We want to keep you safe! You may be weaker or feel more tired due to your illness or procedure. This is normal and nothing to be ashamed of. For your safety, please:
Ask your nurse if it’s okay to get up independently. If your nurse asks you not to get up without help, call if you need to get up for any reason, including going to the bathroom.
Do not reach for an object that has fallen to the floor.
Report spills on the floor to your care team.
Use handrails to support yourself.
Get up slowly from your bed or chair to prevent dizziness.
Wear non-skid footwear. Your nurse can get you non-skid socks.
Use your walker, cane or wheelchair, if you have one.