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have an Advance Directive, please provide
the hospital with a copy of this document
which will then be placed on your chart.
Consent Forms
You may be asked to sign consent forms
for certain types of treatment, tests and/
or procedures which should have been
explained to you by your physician. If you
do not understand the procedure or test you
are asked to consent to, tell your nurse, and
your doctor will be notified. It is important
for you to understand the risks, benefits,
and alternatives available to you for the
services you will receive.
Food and Nutrition
Department
The Food and Nutrition Department of
Meadows Regional strives to provide
excellent service in accommodating
patients with nutritious and appetizing
meals. Food plays a vital role in the
recovery of a patient; therefore, your
physician has ordered the diet best suited
to your needs and your physical condition.
If there are changes in your diet from time
to time, please understand it is in keeping
with your physician’s instruction.
On occasion, x-rays, laboratory tests, or
procedures may require that your meals be
delayed or altered.
Dining Room
The Hospital Dining Room is open to visitors
for breakfast and lunch. The Hospital
Dining Room is prepared to serve excellent
hot meals as well as special diet plates upon
request. We also have cold sandwiches,
salads, fresh pizza, and a grill station.
Breakfast is served Monday through Friday
from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and lunch is
served from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. On
Saturday and Sunday, breakfast is served
from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and lunch is
served from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
We invite you to visit our Starbucks Kiosk
which is located next to the dining room.
The kiosk is open Monday – Friday from 7
a.m. until 7 p.m. You will find a variety of
food items available for purchase including
coffee, smoothies, pastries, salads, and
sandwiches.
Nutrition Services
Our Nutrition Services Department provides
individual outpatient medical nutrition
therapy for patients of all ages. Registered
Dieticians offer diet counseling for disease
management and prevention. Nutritional
counseling is provided at the hospital by
appointment only. A physician referral is
required. Fees vary depending on the level
of service. For more information, please ask
your doctor to call 912-535-5562 to make
an appointment.
Housekeeping
It is our policy to clean your room daily.
Please call for any concerns regarding the
cleaning and upkeep of your room.
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extension: 5540 or 5541
After hours, please share any concerns you
may have about housekeeping with your
nurse.