Before your visit
There are several steps you can take before your hospital visit:
- Pre-register. Learn what steps you can or need to take, including forms you need to fill out before your visit.
- What to bring. See guide on what to bring to the hospital, and what you should plan to leave at home.
- Preparing for surgery. Learn what you can do beforehand if you’re coming to the hospital for surgery.
We recommend you double check your health insurance coverage directly with your provider to ensure you are covered. You can view a list of health insurance plans currently accepted at MultiCare. You may also access our cost estimator tool to view pricing for our most commonly performed procedures.
MultiCare also offers several financial assistance programs available, including structured payment plans and income-based payment reductions. Learn more about financial assistance options.
During your stay
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Room assignment
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Your room will be assigned based on your diagnosis and the bed availability on the day of your admission to MultiCare Valley Hospital. We do our best accommodate patient needs. Please speak to your nurse if there are concerns about your room assignment.
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Meals and nutrition services
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We work hard to provide nutritious meals that are prepared according to your doctor’s orders. MultiCare Valley Hospital offers daily in-room meal service which permits patients to order diet-appropriate meals which are delivered within 45 minutes of placing the order. If you are on special diet prescribed by your doctor, some items may be substituted.
If you are scheduled for a special test or treatment, your meal may be delayed. When you return, we would be happy to get a meal for you.
Guests and visitors may dine in the cafeteria, or are welcome to purchase a meal ticket in the cafeteria for in-room meal service.
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Smoke-free campus
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MultiCare Valley Hospital is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the hospital and on hospital grounds for the protection of our patients and staff.
After your visit
- Schedule a follow-up appointment with your primary care doctor or specialist.
- Get your prescriptions filled at a MultiCare Pharmacy.
- Register for a MyChart patient portal account to access your medical records.
- Say thank you to your MultiCare nurse by nominating them for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.