Daily schedule

Common daily schedule in many wards is as follows:

Weekdays

• 8:00-9:00 Breakfast

• 8:30-11:30 Ward rounds. Doctors and healthcare providers visit patients. Scheduled procedures, treatments, rest, or other activities.

• 11:30-12:30 Lunch

• 12:30-15:00 Scheduled procedures, treatments, or rest.

• 15:00-16:00 Afternoon snack

• 16:30-19:30 Visiting hours (14:30-19:30 on weekends and holidays)

• 18:00-19:00 Dinner

• 21:00-22:00 Evening snack

Weekends

On weekends, a similar routine can be expected, but there are fewer scheduled procedures and treatments.

Ward Rounds

Ward rounds occur when the treatment team meets to discuss the treatment plan, any changes in your condition over the last 24 hours, and to determine the next steps, such as tests, procedures, medications, or discharge. The process may vary between departments.

After the meeting, the team will come to you, review the matters, and give you the opportunity to ask questions or discuss what is important to you.

• If you are in a room with others and wish to discuss matters privately, you can request a private conversation.

• Family members may also ask questions during the ward rounds or request a family meeting with the healthcare providers.

Patients admitted to the hospital are guaranteed certain rights and access to information.