3. Being in the Hospital
(1) Meals
All of the meals served to you while in the hospital are meant to support your medical treatment. Because dieticians plan the your meals considering your medical treatment, we kindly ask that you please eat your meals regularly.You can make a choice from A and B menus at breakfast. For lunch and dinner time, you may choose from A, B and K menus.
Please note: The K menu is a special menu so additional charges apply.
| A menu / B menu | General meals/ You can choose from A or B menus. |
| K menu | Special meals. The K menu is a special menu so additional charges apply. |
- The A, B, and K menus are developed by national registered dietitians and cost 260 yen each. When you are discharged, the cost of your meals will be indicated on the bill.
- If you have any food or drink restrictions for medical treatment, please cooperate with your doctor or nurse's instructions. In addition, please ask to speak with the doctor or nurse if you want to have something to drink or eat in addition to the normal meals.
- Meal time;
Breakfast 8:00 Lunch 12:00 Dinner 18:00 - When you cannot eat the meal before an examination, the staff or nurse will keep your meal until you come back from the examination.
- If you want to have some tea, please use the tea set in your room.
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(2) Information about your wristband and the IC Chip contained therein
How to identify each patientAt Kameda Medical Center, we make a point of checking your name often for patient safety. To aid us, we utilize the IC chip located inside of your wristband whenever we are performing an examination or administering medication.
A measure for crime prevention
The wristband for patients in K-tower serve a dual purpose. Not only do these bands aid in identification, but also they allow for access to secured locations (patient floors/rooms). You will always need to keep this wristband on while you are hospitalized.
The wristband is waterproof, so it is no problem if you take a shower wearing the wristband.
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(3) Leaving the hospital building or staying out of the hospital over night
If you would like to leave the hospital during your stay, you are required to inform the staff in advance. On your behalf, a nurse will ask your attending physician for permission to leave the facility. If allowed to leave, we will prepare a special pass for you that must be returned when you arrive back at the hospital.Please remember that while you are out of the hospital, you are still asked to follow all of your doctor's advice. Also, be sure to contact with the care team station if you notice any change in your condition.
If you leave or spend the night away from the hospital without permission, we will assume you are no longer interested in receiving medical treatment and have effectively asked to be discharged. Your record will be noted as "Leaving against medical advice".
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(4) Having an attendant
In this hospital it is usually not necessary to have an attendant. However, there are no rules restricting a patient from having an attendant if desired. If doctor or nurse thinks that a family member or attendant needs to stay with you, arrangements can be made for them to stay in one of Kameda Medical Center's accommodations for a nominal fee.
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(5) Discharge from the hospital
- Prior to your discharge, your attending physician will meet with you to discuss your treatment. We are aware that some patients may wish not to be discharged on an unlucky day. However, we ask for your cooperation in considering other patients who may be waiting to be admitted.
- Please ask the staff in advance for any documents that you may need before being discharged because it takes time to prepare them.
- Typically, the time of discharge is in the morning. If you would like to leave in the afternoon, please ask the chief nurse on your floor.
- The doctor or nurse will explain about any necessary follow-up after your discharge. Please discuss any concerns you have at this time.
- Your account (please see the page of "Account" about the details.);
You can ask for the approximate calculation of your bill from the clerk prior to discharge. Please make your payment at the cashier on the 1st floor of K-tower on the last day of your stay.
After you have paid the bill, we will remove your wristband. Please remember to take your personal items with you, but do not take any hospital property from your room. .
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(6) Spiritual and mental care
At Kameda, we have a chaplain on staff whose job it is to serve the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families. Also, on the 9th floor of K-tower there is a meditation room. In this meditation room, you can talk with the chaplain (Japanese or English).
If you want to set up an appointment to meet with the chaplain, please ask the chaplain directly, or ask a nurse or a doctor to contact him.
Please note: The chaplain and staff will respect your privacy related to spiritual matters.If you would like to know more about the Chaplain, please click here.
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(7) Cell phone policy
Please change your cell phone to the manner mode while in this hospital. Also, please make sure that you do not use your cell phone in areas designated "no cell phones allowed". You are free to use your phone in your room, EV hall, and entrance hall. Please have respect for the other patients and persons around you when using the phone.
Please note: the PHS (communication devices) that staff use in the hospital are different from a normal cellular phone, and do not interfere with medical equipment.
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(8) Gift giving to staff prohibition
The staff at Kameda Medical Center cannot accept any gifts from patients. We have an obligation to offer patients the best medical treatment at all times and do not change this level of service on the basis of gift giving. | ▲ Return to Top |
(9) Parking for Inpatients
If you need to park your car while you are in this hospital, please visit to the information desk. The staff there will let you know the location of the parking area. (This parking lot is different from the parking lot for outpatients and visitors.)
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