About Your Stay at the Hospital

Whether you have a planned surgery coming up, or an unexpected illness that means you need a hospital stay, here you will find all the needed information to prepare in advance or after-the-fact for your stay at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Learn what to expect during your stay, or find information about the food you will receive each day, and how we plan for a successful discharge home after you are feeling better.

At Rutland Regional Medical Center, your comfort and satisfaction are our number one priority. Our physicians, nurses and staff work together as a team. Our promise to you is to listen, respect, and to care...always.

Preparing For Your Stay

Physical Therapist helping a patient walk down a hallway

Patient & Family Guide

This guide was created by our hospital staff after valuable input from patients and family members. Please use it to help guide you through your hospital stay.

Download the Guide (pdf)

Going to the hospital can be stressful. Whether you are being admitted for a scheduled test or procedure, or coming in to have a baby, it is helpful to do some advance planning and preparation to make your stay at Rutland Regional Medical Center as comfortable as possible. As always, feel free to let us know if you have any questions as you prepare for your visit.

What to Bring

When you arrive at the hospital, it is important that you bring certain items, including:

A License or other Photo ID Card
Your Insurance Card
A List of All Current Medications, including Dosage Amounts and Frequency
Documentation for Advance Directives, Living Will, or Healthcare Agent Information, if You Have Them
Any Regular Medications You Will Need to Take While Here
Any Necessary Aid Items – Glasses, Hearing Aid, Walking Device
Any Non-Valuable Personal Items Which Will Add to Your Comfort, such as a Favorite Robe or Book

What to Leave Home

Valuables such as Jewelry or Electronics
Cash

Preparation

Your physician may give you special instructions if you are undergoing surgery or certain other procedures. It is important that you follow them. Check with your physician for pre-op guidelines. Although these guidelines vary, here is some general advice:

Eating and Drinking. If you are having surgery you cannot eat or drink anything (including water, gum, hard candy) after midnight. This is essential to prevent vomiting during and after anesthesia.
Medications. Consult your physician about taking aspirin or other medications before and after surgery.
Smoking. If you are a smoker, it is strongly recommended that you quit smoking as early as possible before surgery. If you are interested in quitting or cutting back on smoking, learn more about our Commit to Quit program.
Transportation. If you are coming for same-day surgery, you may receive sedation or pain medication that will prevent you from being able to drive yourself home. In this case you will need to arrange in advance for transportation.

The Day Before

You will receive an automated phone call reminding you of the time you are scheduled to arrive at the hospital.

For questions about admission call 802.747.3619 or your physician’s office.

Contact Rutland Regional Medical Center

Phone: 802.775.7111

Download the Patient & Family Guide (pdf)

Need Help at Home?

If you would like more information help after you leave the hospital please call:

Social Work Department at 802.747.3713
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (formerly RAVNAH) directly at 802.775.0568
Bayada Home Health Care directly at 802.775.7272

Patient Discharge Planning Resource Guide

This resource helps us ensure all patients have the information required to make informed decisions about discharge resources.

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