Policy:

For the convenience of patients from the Outer Islands, the "Nancy Shaw Room" in the Lionel Beech Annex can be used for accommodation the day/night prior to surgery or diagnostic tests. One family member or friend can accompany the patient. (Room has a single bed and a cot.)

1. Booking the room for patients requiring out-patient diagnostic tests: Doctor's receptionist will call the hospital between 0800-1600 to make the appointment for the test and notify the Booking Clerk that accommodation is required.

   Toll-free number is 539-2026.

   The Booking Clerk will transfer the call to the Administrative Assistant (local 4846) to reserve the Nancy Shaw Room.
   
   
   
2. Booking the room for per-op patients: The OR Supervisor will book the surgery date and notify the Administrative Assistant that accommodation is required.
   
   
   
3. Administrative Assistant will note the booking on the calendar, complete booking form and distribute copies to other departments as required. Note: In order to Housekeeping to have an opportunity to clean the room , bookings cannot be made "back to back"; leave 1 day in between.
   
   
   
4. Check-in time is prior to 1600 hours Monday-Friday except in exceptional circumstances. Patient should check-in at the administration Office.
   
   
   
5. Administrative Assistant will complete the Meal Request Form if required, give the patient a key, direct him/her to the Business Office for payment and escort the patient to the Nancy Shaw Room.
   
   
   
6. Business Office staff will collect room rental fee ($25/day), payment for any meals and provide a receipt to the patient.

   • Breakfast: $3.50
   • Lunch: $5.50
   • Supper: $4.00

   
   

7. Maximum stay for a family member/friend accompanying a pre-op patient who is subsequently admitted to the hospital is 2 days.