Your Valuables
Thompson Health welcomes you to bring personal items from home that may make your stay more comfortable such as toiletries, hearing aids, glasses, and dentures.  We advise you to send valuables such as cash, wallets, purses, and jewelry home with a family member or close friend.  If you wish, your valuables can be locked in our hospital safe, in which case you will be provided a receipt for your belongings placed in the safe. 
Thompson Health cannot take responsibility for any valuables left in your room.  

Clothing
For most patients in the hospital, a hospital gown will be easiest for you to wear. Pajamas, panties and shorts can make it harder for staff to provide the nursing care you need. If you do not have IVs, drains or bulky dressings, you may be able to wear your own nightgowns or nightshirts. Please ask your nurse.

We will provide you with non-slip socks to wear in the hospital. If you bring slippers or shoes from home, they should be easy to put on and have rubber soles to prevent slipping. Robes should be short enough so that you won’t trip or catch it on medical equipment. Clothing that opens in the front is easier to put on than pullovers. When you are ready to go home, wear comfortable clothing.

Medications
Leave your medications at home, unless your doctor tells you differently. Bring a complete list of your current medications, dosages and times taken. This list should include any over-the-counter, naturopathic or herbal remedies you are taking. Tell us if there are any medications to which you are allergic or intolerant.

Toiletries
You may wish to bring personal toiletries such as deodorant, tooth care items, hair care items, powder, lotion, makeup or a razor.

Medical Equipment
If you have crutches or a walker, label them with your name and bring them with you.