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No Smoking Policy
Because we care about your health and that of our employees and visitors we do not allow smoking within Providence Tarzana Medical Center. However, smoking is permitted 25 feet from the front entrance.
Oxygen
Special regulations are in effect in areas where patients are receiving oxygen. Electrically operated equipment and aerosol products are not permitted in these areas.
Fire Drills
For your protection, the hospital conducts fire and disaster drills regularly. If a drill occurs while you are in the hospital, you will hear an announcement prior to the drill. Please remain calm and remain in your room. The hospital is a fire-resistant building and the staff is trained in fire protection and safety.
Medications
All medications you take while in the hospital are prescribed by your doctor and is dispensed by the hospital pharmacy and administered by a nurse. Patients are not permitted to administer their own medicine or keep personal medications at their bedside.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available on all nursing units, but getting in and out of them without assistance may be hazardous. Please ask for help from a member of the hospital staff.
Cellular Phones
For patient health and equipment protection, use of cellular phones is not permitted anywhere inside the hospital.
Gifts for Patients
Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients.
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