Moving to Haro Park - Suggestions for the DayDecide which small pieces of furniture to bring and which clothes will be needed. You are welcome to bring small furnishings such as an easy chair, TV with stand, radio, clock, pictures and other mementos. When bringing items in please take into consideration the size of the other room. When moving into Complex Care you will not need items such as utensils. Haro Park's kitchen serves 3 meals a day and 2 daily snacks with tea and coffee. Friends and family are always welcome to join you for meals if prearranged for a nominal cost. Meal tickets for friends and family can be purchased at the main reception desk. Plan your arrival time On the day you move to Haro Park Centre, please try to arrange your time of arrival between 10AM and 11AM. All the necessary forms will be completed during the first week of moving to Haro Park Centre. We ask that you share with us any required information that will assist the staff at Haro Park Centre in providing you with the highest quality of care and services. Bringing a friend or family member to assist you is advised. | Think of questions before you arrive and write them down for the day so we can answer them for you. Do not hesitate to share your concerns with us. The staff will be more than happy to assist you.
Bring your medications with you. Bring your medications with you so the nurse will know what pills you take regularly. Our nurse will confirm your medications with your physician so they can be ordered and delivered from the pharmacy. All medication must be supplied by Buckshon’s Pharmacy. If you have a Power of Attorney and Representation Agreement bring him/her with you. If you have assigned someone with Power of Attorney you will need to provide copies of the Power of Attorney form to both Finance and your nurse. Bring clothes and other personal items. Bring several (5-7) changes of clothes. Bring clothes in a separate container so they can be sent directly to laundry for immediate labeling. This helps us to identify which are your clothes which reduces the potential for loss of articles. We suggest you bring the following: comfortable clothing, a housecoat or bathrobe, current sleeping garments, rubber soled and properly fitting footwear and 7 – 8 undergarments. Before you come, have your hearing aide, glasses, dentures and equipment (walker, wheelchair, cane) professionally labeled. Haro Park Centre cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. Proper labeling ensures identification of ownership of items. Notify people of your change of address. If you have a subscription to newspapers, magazines, etc. notify them of your change of address and have them redirected to Haro Park Centre. Keep it simple - Moves can be stressful! Arrangements can be made for items such as cable (charges for cable will be added to your monthly care charges) and furniture, television, and /or pictures to arrive at a later date. The day you move in may be a stressful day for you and your family so keeping things simple will help. We will follow up with you in a few days after your admission. This allows us to review and answer any questions you may have regarding Haro Park Centre policies. It also allows us an opportunity to get to know you and better understand your specific needs. |
