Gila Medical Center1313 E 32nd Street Phone: (575) 538-4000 Gila Regional Medical Center is deeply committed to our county-owned not-for-profit mission to provide health care services to the communities we serve, rather than generate profits. That means every dollar we earn is reinvested into new or expanding patient care services; new technologies, putting systems into place that humanize , personalize and demystify the hospital experience for patients and their families; maintaining existing equipment and facilities; and paying caregivers' salaries. The Registration ProcessTo be admitted to the hospital or to have outpatient testing, lab work or imaging, you register at GRMC Registration located next to the Emergency Department. We are open around the clock to serve you. GRMC's main numbers is 575/538-4000 The following GRMC services provide registration in their area: • Surgical Center of the Southwest What to bring to registration?Social Security number Insurance identification cards Medicare or Medicaid card Current medication list A method of payment for any co-payments, deductibles or coinsurances that is due Information on next of kin or responsible parties including name, address, phone, and relationship If you come for outpatient services please bring your doctor's prescription with you or verify with your doctor's office that it was sent in Identification BraceletWhen you are admitted, an ID bracelet is placed on your wrist. This is for your safety - both your medications and your medical records are coded with your ID bracelet - so keep it on! What to Pack for Your Stay:
ATM MachineNeed cash? You can find an ATM in the Registration Waiting Area. The ATM is provided by First New Mexico Bank of Silver City. "Catering to You" ProgramEach day you receive a selective menu especially prepared with your restrictions in mind. Circle the desired food selections for each meal. Our Dietary Department's Catering to You staff will take your selections and deliver your meals to your room. They will assist you in this process if you require help. Courtyard CaféVisitors are welcome to dine in our cafeteria during the following hours:
24-hour vending machines are located on the 1st floor near the Gift Shop and on the 2nd floor in the ER Lobby Area and the Outpatient Waiting Area ChaplainIf you need spiritual support and emotional encouragement, our GRMC hospital chaplain or a Planetree ministerial volunteer is available to help. To contact our chaplain call 575/313-6897 ChapelThe hospital's interfaith chapel located on the 2nd floor near Med/Surg Pod II is always open. DirectionsTo help you find your way, we have maps of GRMC posted at each entrance. However, feel free to ask a caregiver or a volunteer to show you the way. EducationMany resources exist for patient Education. A caregiver can assist with these materials: • Brochures / Flyers • Cancer Resource Library Flowers and MailOur GRMC Auxiliary volunteers deliver bouquets sent to you as they arrive. Flowers may also be purchased in our Gift Shop. Mail is delivered to patient's rooms on weekdays. Mail received after discharge will be forwarded to a patient's home address. A U.S. Postal mailbox for outgoing mail is located at the information desk in the Visitor Entrance Lobby. Gift ShopOpen weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the GRMC Auxiliary gift shop benefits GRMC. Explore a variety of gifts, flowers, useful items and snacks. It's located near the Visitors Entrance Lobby. Internet AccessWe have a wireless network at GRMC, so bring your laptop or PDA. The weekly passwords are posted in waiting areas and outside the cafeteria. Interpretation ServicesSe habla Español. Spanish interpreters are available to translate in person by request. Nurse NavigatorA women's health nurse navigator is available at no cost for women who have or may have breast cancer. Her main role is to coordinate care and provide support on the journey. ParkingVisitor and outpatient parking is available directly in front of the Visitors Entrance, the Surgical Center and Cancer Center. SmokingSmoking is not permitted at GRMC, except in a few designated OUTDOOR areas. Please ask your caregiver for directions or check the map kiosks placed at each entrance. TelephonesPatient rooms are equipped with telephones. Dial 7 for an outside line. Long distance cannot be charged to the room. A GRMC operator directs incoming phone calls to patient rooms between TelevisionsCable TV is provided at no cost. Ask your caregiver about operating your bed specific TV. Visiting hoursFamily and friends of patients are welcome at Gila Regional. Open visitation hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. After 10 p.m., all visitors need to check-in with a caregiver in Registration. Visitors are considered members of the infection control team and play an important role in preventing and reducing infection transmissions by following these suggestions: • Only visit when you are well; No fever, cough or sore throat
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