Whether attending Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond as a day patient or as an overnight patient, we want your stay with us to be as comfortable as possible.
Please bring the following items:
- Pharmaceutical Benefit Card/Safety Net Entitlement Cards
- Physical aids e.g. hearing aids, walking frame, walking stick, crutches
- Current medications (Any pre-existing prescribed drugs, which are not brought in at the time of admission, can be supplied by the hospital but at additional cost)
- Repeat prescriptions
- X-rays and doctor’s letters
- Health benefits cards and pension numbers
- Medicare card
- Work Cover/TAC/Veteran’s Affairs full details
- Private health insurance fund details
You should also bring:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes for exercise
- Sleepwear, dressing gown, slippers
- Swimming costume for Hydrotherapy
- A small amount of money for flowers, magazines etc
- Books/magazines
- Electric equipment brought into the hospital will need to be checked by Epworth Maintenance for safety.
- Toiletries
Please note that space is limited for the storage of clothing and personal belongings.
Epworth HealthCare cannot take responsibility for personal items.
What not to bring:
- Hot Water Bottles
- Valuables, large amounts of money including jewellery, laptop, mobile phone, credit cards
Accommodation
Epworth Rehabilitation has single rooms and two bed shared rooms all with en-suites. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that you will have the room of your choice. Please specify your preferred accommodation and we will try to fulfil your request. If your medical condition indicates, you may be accommodated in a single room.
Patient rooms have a nurse call button, colour television with access to video programs, radio and telephone. Special telephones are available for patients with impaired vision or for patients who are unable to hold a hand piece.
Visitor accommodation
There is a wide range of hotels and similar accommodation in most price brackets close to the hospitals. If you need more information about local accommodation, please discuss with the social worker.
Patient rights and responsibilities
It is important that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities as a patient. A copy of your Rights and Responsibilities will be sent to you prior to admission, or given to you on admission.
You can view or download our patient rights and responsibilities brochure here: