Your Accommodations

Your comfort is a priority at Lawrence Hospital Center. We make every effort to arrange the kind of accommodations that you prefer and that your physician recommends. Each room is air conditioned and has its own lavatory. All accommodations are subject to room availability and are assigned on the day of admission.

Some private rooms are available. There is a deposit due upon admission for a private room which can be made by check, cash, or major credit card. You will be billed for the difference between the semi-private and private room. Insurance plans do not cover this additional charge.

Your Hospital Bed
Your nurse will demonstrate how to use your hospital bed. Our hospital beds are higher and narrower than most beds, so bedside rails are added for your protection. They may be raised at night or during the day while resting.

Calling the Nurse
A call button attached to a cable is placed within your reach. You may use the button to call for assistance. A staff member will respond to your signal as soon as possible. Patient bathrooms are also equipped with an Emergency Call System.

During the Night
Please stay in bed after you have been prepared for the night. Strange surroundings and sleeping medications may create a hazard if you get out of bed. For assistance during the night, please use your call button.

If You Need a Private Duty Nurse
Some patients choose to have the additional care of a private duty nurse or aide. This optional service may be arranged through our Nursing Staff Office at ext. 5036. The Nursing Office will contact staff approved to provide care at Lawrence.

Please note that your hospital charge does not include private duty nursing fees. You will be billed directly by the agency for this service. Some medical insurance policies will pay for private duty nursing, but prior authorization from your insurer is required in most cases. Generally, you will need written justification from your physician to submit to the insurer.

Television
Patient rooms are equipped with a television with DirecTV channels and local channels. The cost is $6 per day. Charges for this service can be placed on your home telephone bill or credit card. There is a one-time activation fee of $5 to place the charges on your home phone bill, but no activation fee if charged to your credit card.

Please be considerate of other patients when watching television by keeping the volume low and by turning off your set at bedtime. Earphones are also available by calling ext. 2580.

To activate your television, please call ext. 5005 and follow the instructions.

Telephones
Telephones are provided in each room, except Critical Care. There is a daily charge for this service that is not covered by medical insurance. This daily charge includes area codes 914, 212, 718, and 845. Call waiting is also available. To activate your service, dial "0" for the hospital operator.

To make a call, dial "9" and the telephone number. Long distance calls may be made collect, billed to a credit card or billed to your home telephone number. Your family and friends can call you in your room by dialing 787- plus your room number, with the last digit being 1 if you are by the door and 2 if you are by the window. For example, if you are in room 523 by the window, your phone number is 787-5232.

Cell phones are permitted but please be respectful of others. Pay phones are located in the Main Lobby, outside the Emergency Room, outside the cafeteria, and on the 4th floor.

Interpreters and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Arrangements for an interpreter or deaf and hard of hearing services can be made by calling 914-787-1000 Monday through Friday.

Pet Therapy
The hospital has a pet therapy program where specially certified dogs visit patients in their rooms. If you would like a visit please call ext. 3316 or tell your nurse.