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 Yakima Memorial Hospital. You may also access Yakima’s 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 Yakima Memorial 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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Hospital bed
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Hospital beds are electrically operated. Your health care team will show you how to work your bed properly.
Your hospital bed is probably higher and narrower than your bed at home, and includes bedside rails for your protection. The rails may be raised for your safety or at your request, if you’re resting, recovering from surgery or taking certain medications.
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Nurse call button
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An electronic button is located at your bedside to call your nurse. When you press the button, the nursing station is alerted that you need assistance.
A staff member may talk to you via intercom and will respond to your request as soon as possible.
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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. Patients are served meals at the approximate times:
- Breakfast: 7am – 10am
- Lunch: 11am – 3pm
- Dinner: 4pm – 7pm
To order meals while in the hospital, dial 8126 from the phone in your room. If you reach voicemail, press 1 at any time to record a message with your meal request. The nutrition services team will begin preparing your food immediately, and it will be delivered in about 45 minutes.
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.
If you have difficulty making a menu selection, a dietary specialist will be glad to help you.
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Pain relief
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Your pain relief is a top priority for us. Our health care teams continuously check for signs and symptoms of pain. We will ask you to rate your pain on a scale of zero through 10, and ask what your wishes are around pain relief.
Some patients are unable to communicate verbally or describe their pain and may show discomfort with facial expression or grimacing. If you believe your loved one is in pain, please inform the nurse coordinating their care.
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Room temperature
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All rooms in the hospital are centrally heated and air-conditioned. If your room temperature is not comfortable, please notify the nursing staff.
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Smoke-free campus
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MultiCare Yakima Memorial 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.