If you are unable to attend for your planned admission date please notify the Bed Management Unit  (021) 4935464 or  (021) 4935292 as soon as possible.

Please read your admission form carefully and follow any attached instructions.

If you are a day-case patient please attend for admission as instructed on your admission form.

If you are for an overnight bed you need to confirm that your bed is available by telephoning the Bed Management Unit (021) 4935464 or  (021) 4935292 at 11 am on the day of your admission.

Once a bed is confirmed for you check in time is between 2-3pm, unless otherwise informed.

An approximate length of stay is recorded on your admission form. This figure is to guide you in preparing for your discharge.

When coming to hospital you need to bring the following:

• Medical card or private insurance details
• Name, address and contact number of your next of kin
• Bed attire:
  • Nightdress / Pyjamas
  • Dressing Gown
  • Slippers
• Toiletries:
  • Comb / Hairbrush
  • Towel
  • Facecloth
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush / Toothpaste
• All medications / inhalers / tablets you are currently taking (you will be asked to send these home once they have been checked).

You are advised not to bring too much personal clothing as bedside storage space is limited.

The hospital does not accept responsibility for valuables and other personal belongings that you bring with you. You are encouraged to send personal property including valuables, jewellery and important documents home with relatives. You are encouraged to have small amounts of cash, just enough for day to day use.

Please read your patient information booklet and advise your relatives in relation to Mercy University Hospital visiting times.