What to bring for your hospital stay

Checklist

Please bring the following to the hospital:

• a current list of your medicines (My medicine list)
• a copy of your health care directive (if you have one)
• personal care items, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, denture cleaner, comb, brush, skin care products, deodorant and make-up
• clothing you intend to wear home, including loose-fitting pants, shirt, underwear and socks
• glasses and storage containers
• hearing aids (if you wear them), storage container and extra batteries
• your insurance card, driver's license or photo ID

For your comfort and convenience during your hospital stay, also consider bringing the following items with you:

• personal music player (such as MP3 player, iPod^®) with headphones or earbuds and charger
• book, magazine, electronic book reader (such as Nook^®, Kindle^®) and charger, or a small amount of money to buy newspapers (All rooms have a television and telephone.)
• cell phone
• laptop (WiFi is available at all Allina Health hospitals.).

Please do not bring any of the following:

• valuables
• large amounts of money
• jewelry
• medicines (bring medicine list only)
• contacts (if you wear them). Please wear your glasses on the day of your surgery.