We want to make your stay at Bristol Health as comfortable and stress-free as possible for both you and your family. We hope the information here will help accomplish just that.
Patients & Visitors
A Guide to Your Stay at Bristol Health
Your experience at our hospital is of the utmost importance to us. From the time you arrive to the time you’re discharged, our focus is, first and foremost, on your care and getting you back to your best. However, the comfort of both yourself and your family and friends is also a major priority. We’re always here to answer any questions you may have, but we hope that you’ll find many of the answers you’re looking for right here before you ever step foot into our hospital.
"We are here to not just meet, but exceed your expectations."
Kurt Barwis, Bristol Health President & CEO
Before Your Visit
It can feel overwhelming to prepare for a hospital stay or even a short visit. Knowing your Rights and Responsibilities in advance of your visit, as well as checking out the tools, resources and information at the top of this page, will help ease your concerns and help you to feel more prepared.
Designated Contact for Assistance with Patient Access Needs
Patients and/or their representatives may contact the Bristol Health Patient Experience & Customer Relations Department during regular business hours (8am to 4pm) at 860.585.3657.
Below are patient forms and instructions for diagnostic testing to help organize and speed up your visit:
Patient Forms
Diagnostic Testing
- Echo
- Stress Test
- PET Scan
- MRI
- CT Scan
- Mammogram
- EEG
During Your Stay
Our team is here to make your stay at the hospital as comfortable and accommodating as possible. Your comfort and satisfaction with your hospital stay is important to us. In addition to the information seen here online, you will be given a printed Patient and Family Guide that outlines in detail all you need to know and what you can expect during your stay.
Going Home
When it is determined that you no longer require hospital care, your physician, nurse, case manager and social worker will coordinate your discharge. Please be certain to check that you have all your personal items and anything that you may have placed in the hospital safe.
Please plan on being discharged by 11:00 AM.
Checklist
- Make arrangements to be picked up.
- Take the time to review any written instructions from your nurse or doctor.
- Ask any questions about medications.
- If additional medication has been prescribed to you, make arrangements to have it filled and picked up at the outside pharmacy of your choice.
- Make sure you know how to schedule your next appointment with your primary care doctor or specialists (for example rehabilitation)
- Please remember to take all your personal belongings with you.
Patient Survey
Your satisfaction and feedback regarding your experience and level of care while at Bristol Hospital is important to us. We are proud of the level of service we provide but are always looking to improve. You will receive a survey in the mail shortly after you are discharged. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and return it to us.
How Can We Help?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Need a little more information? We’re happy to help!