Your Safety
Making Your Time With Us Safe
Eight tips to stay safe while you are at Lakeridge Health
1. Preventing Falls
- Wear non-slip socks, well-fitting shoes or slippers with rubber soles.
- Use your usual walking aid (such as your cane or walker).
- If you need assistance please tell us.
2. Preventing Blood Clots
- Wear the hospital stockings, if you have been told to.
- Move as often as you can.
- Try to do simple leg and ankle exercises.
- Drink fluids as recommended.
- Take any blood thinning medications or tablets that your doctor has prescribed to you.
3. Preventing Infection
- Wash your hands, especially before and after using the washroom and before your meals.
- Ask our staff if they have washed their hands, too.
4. Your Medicines
- Tell us if you don't understand what your medicine is for.
- Tell us if you have an allergy.
- Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have concerns.
5. Pressure Injuries
- Move around frequently in bed, if you can.
- Call us if you are uncomfortable. We will help you change position.
- For more information about how to prevent and manage a pressure injury, please click here.
6. Identification
- Tell us if your personal information is wrong, including the name on your ID band.
- Tell us if there are changes to your address, family doctor and next of kin.
- Tell us if you have allergies. We will give you a red ID band.
7. Any Concerns
- Talk to us at any time if you have questions or worries about your treatment.
8. Leaving Hospital
When you leave, make sure you:
- Understand any discharge instructions.
- Have your medication or prescriptions and they have been explained to you.
- Know who to contact if you have any questions or concerns.
- Have any appointments that have been arranged for you.