Upon admission, you receive a wristband with your surname, first names, sex and date of birth, which must be worn on the wrist. This wristband contributes to the safety of your care as it helps to check your identity when you receive treatment or undergo an examination.
During your stay with us your identity is checked frequently * . The care staff will ask for your family name, first name and date of birth.
(*) Psychiatric Hospital operates differently
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To find out more, see the section Your identity is your security (FR)
During your stay with us and until you are put to sleep before your operation, security checks in loud voice are carried out. They generally relate to your identity, the organ and side to be operated on. This practice ensures extra security.
(*) Only for the Lina Stern, Gustave Julliard and Maternity Hospital buildings
Fall protection measures are in place in the HUG. These include adequate lighting, warnings of slippery floors, provision of walking frames. You can help by wearing slippers with backs (avoid mules) and do not hesitate to ask for help when you need to walk about.
* If your state of health prevents you from moving and obliges you to stay in bed or in an armchair there is a considerable risk of developing bedsores. These are skin lesions caused by the pressure of the body against the bed or armchair.
(*) Except for the Psychiatric Hospital
For your safety, your medical and care team will regularly disinfect their hands by rubbing them together with a hydroalcoholic solution.
Depending on your particular situation, other measures may be required such as wearing a mask, a gown, gloves or protective glasses. The aim of these measures is to take precautions if your immune defenses are deficient or if you present a risk of infection. These measures are indicated by a red label positioned on the door of the room and on the bed. Some instructions also apply to you and to your close friends and relatives who come to visit you.
