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What To Bring/Not Bring

What items can or should I bring to the hospital with me?

Items that should be brought to the hospital include:
  • Undergarments
  • Socks
  • Shirts
  • Pants/Shorts
  • Pajamas
  • Tennis shoes (one pair)
  • Long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt
  • Coat
  • Toiletries: hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion
  • Cigarettes, for adult smokers only, unopened and enough for length of stay

Bring enough items for one week. Laundry services available on each unit. Shampoo and conditioner are provided.

What not to bring
  • Weapons or protective devices
  • Belts, cords (inclusive of paracords), straps, ties, shoelaces, scarves, bandanas or sashes
  • Plastic bags
  • Sharp objects including scissors, knives, pocket knives, metal nail files, knitting needles, sewing needles, safety pins or straight pins
  • Metal combs, hair picks or rattail combs
  • Any liquid which contains alcohol (i.e. mouthwash) Note: shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, deodorant or other personal hygiene items identified to contain some alcohol are permitted
  • Bar soap (liquid soap in the original container is permitted)
  • Spray cans or aerosol cans
  • Glass containers or other glass items
  • Razors (single)
  • Compacts with glass mirrors
  • Manicure sets
  • Coat hangers (either plastic or wire)
  • Tape recorders, televisions, radios, iPods, iPads or tablets, cellular phones, cameras, beepers, computers, portable DVD players or any electrical appliance not required for daily personal grooming
  • Steel-toe boots or high-heel shoes
  • Cigarette lighters or matches
  • Opened cigarette packs (only unopened, commercially manufactured cigarettes allowed and are for adults only)
  • Overalls
  • Any clothing with drawstrings, including hoodies, jackets, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pajamas, tank tops and shirts with small straps (spaghetti straps), thong-style underwear, shorts or pants
  • Underwire bras
  • Stockings, pantyhose or tights (TED hose are approved if ordered by the physician)
  • Blankets, pillows, bed coverings (only hospital provided linens are allowed)
  • Food of any kind
  • Food consumed by the patient during visitation is permitted on Child/Adolescent and Senior units
  • No food may be delivered to or stored for the patient on any unit
  • Ear/facial piercings deemed a safety risk (stud earrings and piercings are acceptable; hoop earrings are not)
  • Any other items deemed hazardous by staff

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