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Living Accommodations
Below are suggested clothing items to have upon admission which may make the transition easier.
FEMALES |
MALES: |
| 7 dresses or slacks and blouses |
7 pairs of pants or sweat suits |
| 7 slips |
7 t-shirts |
| 2 sweaters/jackets |
2 sweaters/jackets |
| 7 pair of stockings and/or socks |
7 pair of socks |
| 2 pairs of rubber soled shoes/slippers |
2 pairs of rubber soled shoes/slippers |
| 1 bathrobe |
1 bathrobe |
| 4 nightgowns (optional) |
4 sets of pajamas (optional) |
| 7-10 pairs of underpants |
7-10 pairs of underpants |
| 4 bras, if worn |
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The following personal items are not required but may be desired to make the transition easier.
- Comb or hairbrush
- Television
- Clock
- Radio
- Lamp
- Fan or air conditioner
- Phone
- Vinyl-covered comfortable chair (Fabric-covered furniture is discouraged)
- Knick knacks
- Bedspread/afghan
- Pictures
All clothing and items that are brought in for a patient are to be presented at the front desk for the receptionist to label each item with the patient’s name. It is recommended that all items be labeled, regardless of whether the facility or the family does the resident’s laundry. Harbour Health and Hawthorn Health staff make every attempt to ensure each patient has all of his or her clothing returned in a timely manner.
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