During Your Stay

Accommodation

The Hospital offers a variety of accommodations allocated by the Clinical Team. The Hospital provides a range of accommodation options, with room allocation determined by the Clinical Team.

Clinical Team

You will be under the care of a Consultant Psychiatrist and a dedicated Clinical Team, which includes a medical registrar, a nurse, a psychologist, a social worker, and an occupational therapist. This is known as a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to support your mental health recovery. Each MDT member brings unique expertise to provide comprehensive care tailored to your specific needs. If you need to contact any member of the team, your primary nurse or the nurse on duty in your ward will be available to assist you.

Regular Meetings with Your MDT

You will have regular meetings with your MDT to discuss and refine your care plan. A care plan is a personalised set of mental health treatment goals developed collaboratively with your MDT. This plan is reviewed and updated consistently to reflect your progress and evolving needs.

Individualised Care Plan

Your care plan is designed to place you at the centre of your mental health journey. It ensures that you, your MDT, and your support network are aligned and working towards the same objectives. By combining the knowledge and skills of various professionals, your MDT can offer the best possible care to support your recovery.

At St John of God Hospital, our goal is to provide patient-focused, holistic care through the collaborative efforts of our multidisciplinary team, ensuring that your mental health treatment is effective, personalised, and compassionate. Learn more about your multidisciplinary team here.

Periods of Leave

At St John of God Hospital, patient welfare during periods of leave is a priority. Whether it's a weekend or any other form of leave, decisions are made in close consultation with your Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). To ensure a smooth process, please follow these important steps:

Notify Nursing Staff: Prior to your departure, it's essential to inform the nursing staff on your inpatient suite about your planned leaving time. Additionally, notify them immediately before you leave.
Sign-In/Sign-Out Sheet: For your safety and the safety of others, you are required to complete the sign-in/sign-out sheet on your suite. Nursing staff will guide you on where this sheet is located.
Medication During Leave: If you require medication during your leave, our pharmacy staff will dispense the necessary medication, which can be collected from your suite before you leave.
Support While on Leave: Should you need any assistance or encounter difficulties while on leave, please contact the nurse on duty at your inpatient suite. If necessary, you can return to the hospital for support. Upon your return, kindly inform the nursing staff on your suite to ensure a seamless reintegration into your care routine.

Post Services for Patients

St John of God Hospital offers convenient postal services for patients:

Incoming Post: Mail addressed to patients is delivered directly to the inpatient suites.
Outgoing Post: You can deposit outgoing mail in the post box located in the lobby of the Cash Office. Alternatively, you can consult the nursing staff on your inpatient suite for assistance. Stamps are available for purchase at the Cash Office.