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Patients & Visitors

Thibodaux Regional Health System General Information

At Thibodaux Regional we want to make your stay as pleasant as possible and provide you a great patient experience. The following general information provides you with what you need to know about patient admission procedures and how to prepare for your visit. It is also important to us that your family and visitors are comfortable and understand our policies as well.

Your Room

Thibodaux Regional has private and semi-private rooms, as well as a Critical Care Unit (CCU) for patients requiring special nursing care. Room assignments are made based on your illness and room availability.

Financial Arrangements

You are ultimately responsible for all hospital charges incurred. You may be requested to make a down payment for any deductible or co-pays that you owe as a result of your admission. If you are unable to pay at the time of registration, a payment agreement will be required. Additionally, financial assistance programs are available for those who qualify. As a courtesy, we will file all claims for our services to your primary insurance company and secondary carrier when noted. Once your insurance(s) have paid their portion of the bill, you will be responsible for paying the remaining balance.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Thibodaux Regional Health System complies with applicable Federal civil laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

What to Bring With You

Toothbrush, toilet articles, bathrobe, slippers, nightgown or pajamas and your home medications in the original bottles. Maternity patients should include an infant car seat as well as an outfit for the baby to wear home.

What to Leave at Home

Jewelry, money or anything of value. The hospital cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. There is a vault available for emergency situations when valuables cannot be sent home with family members. Please speak to the nurse on duty if you must store articles in the vault. In the interest of patient and staff safety, the use of all privately-owned electrical appliances, coffee pots, hair dryers, electric toothbrushes, televisions and radios is strictly prohibited.

No Smoking Policy

For your good health and personal safety, Thibodaux Regional Health System is a smoke-free campus. A pamphlet providing a detailed map highlighting all of the areas encompassed by the smoke-free designation is included in the admission packet.

Nurse Call System

To speak to a nurse, please press the nurse call button at your bedside. This will alert the staff at the nursing station of your need for assistance.

Alarms

In the event of a fire drill or "CODE RED" alert, patients and visitors should remain in their rooms with the doors closed until the "ALL CLEAR" is given or until an authorized staff member comes to evacuate you.

Telephone

All rooms are equipped with telephone service except those located in special care areas. To ensure patient comfort, no calls will be transferred by our operator before 7:00 am or after 9:00 pm.

  • All local calls dial "9" and the number, (no charge)
  • Local calls are those placed anywhere within Lafourche Parish and to cities such as Houma, Gibson, Amelia and Napoleonville. As a service to our patients, Thibodaux Regional has removed all restrictions from our telephones to allow access to these areas free of charge. Therefore, you may call these areas directly without switchboard or operator assistance. Just dial "9" and the number.

Long Distance Calls

Thibodaux Regional is not responsible for any patient long distance charges. All long distance calls must be charged to your home or business number or made collect. The local phone company for Thibodaux Regional is AT&T. Charge calls within the 985 area code will be billed by AT&T. Charge calls within the 985 area code will be billed by AT&T. Long distance calls outside of this area code will be handled by Metropolitan Interconnect.

How to make a long distance call:

  • Dial "9" for an outside line.
  • Dial "O" + area code + the number even if you are calling inside the 985 area code.
  • An operator or an automated system will direct you.

The Surgery Lobby

If you are scheduled for surgery or an ambulatory care procedure, members of your family may be present in the Surgery Lobby, on the first floor of the hospital in the Medical Mall. Family members should register with the volunteer when they arrive.

Interpreters and Telephonic Devices

Thibodaux Regional subscribes to On Demand Remote Interpreters and Sign Language Services. Additionally, we can assist you in obtaining telephonic devices. If you need assistance, please contact your nurse.

Lost and Found

Please contact Security, ext. 1100, if you have lost something or left something behind following discharge.

Mail and Flower Delivery

All mail, packages and flowers addressed to you will be delivered to your room. Mail received after your discharge will be forwarded to your home. Flowers delivered after your discharge will not be accepted. Flowers are not permitted in ICU.

Television

Television service is provided free of charge. To report a problem with your television, please inform your nurse.

Security

A uniformed security guard is on duty at all times. Additionally, video cameras are located strategically to ensure your personal safety. Please cooperate with Security and help safeguard your personal property while in the hospital. To report an incident anywhere on the medical campus, call the Switchboard at ext. 1100. Also, if the hour is late and you wish to be escorted to your car, please call the Switchboard at ext. 1100.

Patient Meals

You will be served three meals per day or as scheduled by your physician. Menus are planned and coordinated by our Food and Nutritional Services staff. If you have special food requests, please call ext. 4711 and we will bring you a menu. If your physician orders a special diet for you, and you would like education on your prescribed diet, please call the clinical dietitian, ext. 4797.

Spiritual Care

The hospital Meditation Room is located on the second floor of the Medical Mall, and is open 24 hours a day. Ministers visit the hospital daily and may be reached through the nurse on duty. There will be no daily or Sunday Masses held until further notice.

Pastoral Care

Area clergy are available for spiritual and emotional support, and providing the sacrament of the sick and final blessings upon patient and family requests. The hospital's Meditation Room is located on the second floor of the Medical Mall.

Outpatient Nutritional Counseling

Nutritional consultations are available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5:30 pm for a minimal charge. Information about this service can be obtained by calling the Scheduling Department, 493-4304.

Your Hospital Bill

If you foresee any problem settling your account, contact a financial counselor immediately by calling 493-4347 or ext. 4347. Your final bill will be mailed to you. Any unpaid patient balance should be paid upon receipt of your bill, unless other arrangements have been made.

Complaints or Problems

Thibodaux Regional is committed to providing quality health care. If you have a complaint or problem please notify your nurse or the nursing unit coordinator. The Case Management Department can be reached at 435- 4758 or ext. 4758. If your complaint is not handled to your satisfaction you have the right to file a grievance. For assistance in filling a grievance contact the Risk Manager at 435-4815, or ext. 4815.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission. If your concerns about patient care and safety in the hospital are not resolved at the hospital level, you are encouraged to contact The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org, using the "Report a Patient Safety Event" link in the "Action Center" on the home page of the website; by fax to 630.792.5636; by mail to Office of Quality and Patient Safety, The Joint Commission, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.