LÜLEBURGAZ DEVLET HASTANESİ

Hospital Companion Guidelines

1. Number of Companions:

   • Limited to one person per patient, as determined by the patient’s physician.

2. Compliance with Rules:

   • Companions must adhere to hospital regulations. Violations may result in revocation of companion privileges.

3. Mandatory Training:

   • Companions must follow patient/caregiver training provided by nurses (e.g., hand hygiene, fall risk prevention).

4. Patient Movement:

   • Companions must not take the patient outside the ward/hospital without the physician’s or nurse’s approval.

5. Medical Interventions:

   • Companions must not perform any medical procedures on the patient unless instructed by the medical team.

6. Privacy of Others:

   • Respect the privacy of other patients at all times.

7. Noise Control:

   • Avoid loud conversations in rooms/hallways.

   • Keep TV volume low to avoid disturbing others.

8. Leaving the Ward:

   • Companions must inform the nurse before leaving the patient’s side.

   • Companion changes may only occur during visiting hours with the nurse’s approval.

9. Prohibited Substances:

   • Tobacco and alcohol are strictly prohibited on hospital premises.

10. Food/Drink Restrictions:

    • Only hospital-provided meals are allowed. Outside food/drink requires nurse approval.

11. Visitor Limits:

    • To reduce infection risks, ensure visitors are few in number and brief.

12. Reporting Concerns:

    • Calmly notify the nurse immediately of any adverse changes in the patient’s condition. Use the call button.

13. Rounding Hours:

    • Companions must vacate patient rooms during physician rounds.

14. Specialized Units (ICU, Maternity, etc.):

    • Additional companion guidelines are provided in unit-specific patient guides and posted at entrances.