Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale has as its mission the enhancement of the public hospital network as a reference point for the population of Italian-speaking Switzerland.
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Go to the sectionThe day hospital (or day hospital) allows patients whose treatment requires a short stay, limited to only the daytime hours of a day.
Day hospital is a form of inpatient day care that makes it possible to meet the needs of caretaking that do not require ordinary hospitalization but cannot be performed in an outpatient setting, as they require prolonged medical and nursing care over several hours.
Day hospitalization therefore does not involve an overnight stay in the hospital and allows the patient to return home upon completion of necessary treatments.
DAY HOSPITAL
Under day hospital care, the patient may receive medical or surgical treatment. More specifically:
Patients staying at the EOC's day hospital services benefit from medical intake and nursing supervision throughout the day, for a period of stay that usually varies between one and 10 hours.
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Clothing
In order to make the hospital stay as comfortable as possible, the patient is advised to dress in comfortable clothes and shoes and to bring a pair of slippers and a robe.
It is recommended not to forget the necessities for personal hygiene, as well as any aids (e.g. dentures, contact lenses) and their containers.
Valuables
Patients are asked not to take money, jewelry, piercings or other valuables with them; these can be deposited at the hospital safe upon request.
The Hospital assumes no responsibility for items not deposited in the safe.
Room
For the duration of his or her stay, the patient, when not undergoing specific therapies or interventions, has a bed or armchair available in a shared space with other patients where he or she can rest.
Out of respect for the rest of the other patients present, please keep the volume of the television -when present in the room- and any other electronic devices to a minimum.
Food and drink
If the type of treatment or surgery for which he or she is staying in the hospital during the day permits, the patient will receive a snack. The nursing staff will inform the patient about any dietary restrictions due to the surgery.
Smoking
The hospital is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted only within designated areas.
Telephones
Critical areas within the hospital are marked where cell phones must remain off as they may cause interference to medical equipment. In all other areas of the hospital, you are allowed to keep your cell phone on, as long as the ringer is turned off or at the lowest level.
Parking
Parking spaces available at EOC facilities are metered. It is therefore recommended, as far as possible, to reach the hospital by public transportation or to be accompanied.
If arriving by car, in the vicinity of the hospital it is necessary to follow directions to parking areas. It is recommended to opt for unlimited parking.
Food and drink.
No alcohol is allowed in the 12 hours before surgery, and you must remain fasting for the 6 hours before anesthesia. You may drink only a little water, only up to 2 hours before surgery.
Medications
You may take regular medications, with the exclusion of antidiabetics or anticoagulants, even on the day of surgery (if necessary with a sip of water), unless the patient is told otherwise by the anesthesiologist or operating surgeon.
About an hour before surgery, if necessary, the attending staff will bring the patient the medicines prescribed by the anesthesiologist; after taking them, for safety's sake, it is important that the patient does not get out of bed without the help of the attending staff.
Anesthesia and surgery
The surgeon who will perform the surgery will provide the patient with information about the operation, while during the interview with the anesthesiologist, the particular types of anesthesia planned will be explained.
In order to make sure that the patient has understood what has been explained to him or her and in respect of his or her right to self-determination, he or she will be asked to sign an informed consent document.
Preparation for surgery
Hygiene is very important in the operating room. Therefore, the patient is advised to take a shower at home before presenting to the hospital during the day. It is also remembered to remove:
Companions
In the case of surgery or examinations requiring anesthesia, patients are advised to be accompanied, as they will not be able to drive for 24 hours after surgery. Cozy waiting rooms and refreshment stations are available for companions.
After surgery or treatment, the patient will wait for discharge in his room or in the refreshment rooms of the Day Hospital area. After receiving clearance from the physician and in consultation with the nursing staff, he/she may leave the hospital and return to his/her home. The patient must ensure that he/she has received and understood all information necessary for the follow-up of his/her treatment (e.g., appointments, prescriptions, certificates, etc.).
Lugano Regional Hospital, Civic
Via Tesserete 46 - CH-6900 Lugano
+41 (0)91 811 61 11
ospedale [email protected]
Lugano Regional Hospital, Italian
Via Pietro Capelli - CH-6962 Viganello
+41 (0)91 811 61 11
ospedale [email protected]
Bellinzona and Valleys Regional Hospital, San Giovanni
Via A. Gallino 12 - CH-6500 Bellinzona
+41 (0)91 811 91 11
ospedale [email protected]
Mendrisio Regional Hospital, Beata Vergine
Via Turconi 23 - CH-6850 Mendrisio
+41 (0)91 811 31 11
ospedale [email protected]
Locarno Regional Hospital, La Carità
Via all'Ospedale 1 - CH-6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 811 41 11
[email protected]
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