Welcome to 4B - Hospitalist Medicine Unit (HMU)

The information in this pamphlet will help you and your family get ready for your stay on the 4B Hospitalist Medicine Unit (HMU), a unit for patients who need some care and are waiting to be discharged from the hospital.

Seniors’ Care Team

The Seniors' Care Team works together in the Emergency Department (E.D.) to help older adults (65 years old or older) who may be living with frailty. This pamphlet explains what the team does, what you can do to help, and what will happen when you leave the E.D.

Comment éviter les risques liés à la sécurité pendant votre hospitalisation

Ce dépliant fait désormais partie du dépliant FF85-1739 : Vos droits et vos responsabilités.

Understanding Restraint Use for Patients and Essential Care Partners

Nova Scotia Health policy states restraints are to be used only as a last resort. This pamphlet explains what a restraint is, why restraints are used, ways for you and your essential care partners to help without using a restraint, and what to do if you are not happy with how you or your loved one is being restrained.

How to Avoid Safety Risks During Your Hospital Stay

This pamphlet is now included within pamphlet WX85-0466 - Your Rights and Responsibilities.