Hospital Stay

Patients planning a hospital stay can prepare to help make the process easier and more efficient. Below is a list of items to bring to the hospital and items that are best to leave at home:

What to Bring

• Health insurance card
• Prescription insurance card
• Personal identification with photo
• HMO/PPO referral forms or letter of authorization (if required)
• Medical records, X-ray films or prior test results from other providers
• All medications you currently are taking, in their original containers
• A prepaid phone card for long distance calls if you do not have a cell phone
• Essential personal items, such as glasses, dentures, hearing aids or walker​, etc.
• Personal hygiene items such as comb/brush, deodorant, toothbrush, etc.
• Clothing to wear while in the hospital and at discharge
• Reading and writing materials
• Cash or coins for newspapers, gift shop and other items. It is strongly suggested that you not bring large amounts of cash to the hospital. 

What Not to Bring

• Credit cards
• Jewelry
• Valuables
• Large amounts of cash

Atrium Health Floyd cannot take responsibility for the loss of these items.