Ethics
If you need help with a medical decision, first discuss the matter with your physician, clergy or other health care givers. If the decision is particularly challenging for you, Marietta Memorial Hospital has a Bioethics Committee which is available as a resource to patients, families, physicians and staff. The Bioethics Committee will help evaluate, offer advice and act as an educational forum. The committee is not a decision-making body but is an objective multi-disciplinary committee. You may request a consultation or review by calling the operator at 0. The operator will then refer your call to the appropriate person.
The chairperson of the Bioethics Committee, or a member of the committee will make every attempt to address an issue with you as soon as possible. Discussions with and recommendations made by the Bioethics Committee are kept confidential.
Admission
The physician will schedule your hospital admission and tell you the time and date to re p o rt to patient registration, located on the first floor near the emergency room entrance.
In the admissions area, you will be interviewed and asked to provide your name, address, telephone number, type of
insurance, photo ID and other pertinent information. We request your photo ID for security reasons. Our hospital is now using a new electronic scanning device to capture information related to your hospital account. This information includes your photo identification. Scanning your picture helps to ensure that we have selected the correct patient medical record, which contains your medical history. It also protects you from others who may wish to steal your medical identification.
After the registration process has been completed you will be assigned a room and escorted to it.
Please try to determine if your hospital stay will require pre-certification. If so, call your insurance company to advise them of your planned admission. If you are admitted on an emergency basis, please tell the registration clerk if your insurance company requires pre-certification and we will make every attempt to notify your carrier on your behalf. This is very important and will ensure that your insurance company will pay maximum benefits under the terms of your policy.
Medical Library
The Medical Library is located on the first floor of the Allan Hall Building. The library is open to everyone and offers a range of materials for exploring your health questions. The library has clinical and consumer health books as well as a large selection of medical journals. Whether you are researching a specific condition or improving your general health knowledge, the library staff will be happy to assist you in finding just what you need. You can reach the library by calling (740) 374-1455 or e-mailing ahammat@mmhospital.org
Pre-Certification Information
Many scheduled outpatient procedures require pre-certification. If you believe your insurance company requires advance notice about a test or procedure, please contact your insurer (the phone number to call is usually found on the back of your insurance card), or your physician’s office to be certain this vital step has been taken to avoid having your claim denied or your benefits reduced.
If you have any questions about the precertification process, please call admissions at (740) 568-5233.
What To Bring
For your comfort during your stay you should bring a robe, slippers with non-skid soles, toothbrush, tooth-paste and comb/brush. Clothes to wear when you are discharged can be brought after you are admitted.
Pay Phones
Pay phones are available for visitors to use. They are located on each floor near each lobby.
Cell Phones
Cell phone use is permitted in the hospital with the exception of areas where patient monitoring equipment is in use or in areas identified by signage. You may use your cell phone in waiting areas and on the walkways over Matthew Street. Monitored use is for the safety of our patients, due to the possibility of them interfering with patient equipment. Please limit the use of cell phones in patient rooms.