PHYSICIAN’S ORDER
This is a primary requirement in the admission of direct “admission patient”. This is to be given to the admitting personnel by the patient upon admission. In certain cases, physicians through their secretaries will forward the doctor’s order in advance to the Admitting Office.

ADMISSION SLIP
Patients coming from the Emergency Room or the Delivery Room are required to give the admission slip to the admitting clerk. This slip is issued either by the Emergency Room or Delivery Room.

PATIENT’S DATA
During admission, a form will be filled out to provide the necessary and accurate information about the patient. The information shall become the hospitals’ record and will be maintained for general references. Accuracy and completeness of these data are of utmost importance.

To guarantee the veracity of the information, our staff may ask some clarification when necessary.

ADMISSION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE
During admission, the Health Insurance Card is presented and the HMO is informed of the admission. This is to ensure that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) will be submitted. The LOA should be received by the Billing Section within 24 hours from admission.

ADMISSION UNDER COMPANY WITH CREDIT LINE
If the confinement is to be paid by the Company, a letter of authorization or letter of guaranty must be presented to the Admitting Office upon admission or within 24 hours from admission.

PHILHEALTH
A member or his/her dependent may avail the benefits by submitting Philhealth Form 1 to the Philhealth Section located at the 2nd floor. Forms may be secured from the Philhealth Section or at the Admitting Office.

It is important that the data in the Philhealth form is the same as the data indicated in the patient’s Admission Form to avoid unnecessary problems.

For inquiries, call local 221 for inquiries.

ROOM RESERVATION
Reservations are confirmed at 1:00pm on the day of the scheduled admission. Rooms are assigned only on the day of admission.

ROOM TRANSFER
All matters concerning transfers are arranged in the Admitting Office. If a room is available, the required amount needed to effect the transfer is done at the Accounting Office.

INITIAL PAYMENT
The hospital requires an initial payment upon admission to cover the cost of the initial procedures done for the patient.

TENTATIVE BILLING STATEMENT
During confinement, the patient is updated regularly of the account and will be requested to pay it when the initial payment made is consumed.

CUT-OFF TIME
Cut-off time is 12:00nn

AMBULANCE SERVICE
For inquiries, call the Nursing Service Department , 714-7445 or 7163901l up to 20 local 236.

HELPFUL REMINDERS
1. Jewelry and other valuables are not to be brought to the hospital otherwise these should not be left unattended in the room.
2. The following are to be reported immediately to the nurse station or to the security personnel:
• Any untoward;
• Any suspicious looking character;
• Telephone prankster;
• Any person pretending to be connected with the hospital;
• Peddlers or vendors

3. Rooms are to be locked properly.
4. Firearms and intoxicating drinks are not allowed inside the hospital
5. Bringing in of mats, mattresses, chairs & folding beds is strictly prohibited.
6. Care of cellular phones and other belongings is the concern of the owners.
7. For health reasons, children below 7 years of age are not allowed to visit.

THE HOSPITAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS INCURRED IN ITS PREMISES.

24-hour Admission Service Telephone No. 7168001 / 7163901 loc. 206 & 207