Other Services

Anesthesia
Anesthesia services are directed by a board-certified anesthesiologist.  When an anesthesiologist administers your anesthetic for surgery, you will receive a bill for the use of hospital equipment and anesthetic agents.  In addition, the anesthesiologist will bill you separately for his/her professional services.

Nurse Call System
Each room is equipped with a nurse call and television button within your easy reach. There is also a wall intercom. To call a nurse, press the button marked “Nurse.” A nurse will either come to your room or answer your call through the wall intercom.

Nursing Services
The nursing personnel of the hospital strive to provide you with safe, quality and compassionate care. An Administrative Nursing Supervisor is on duty 24 hours a day and is available to answer any questions you may have. Your nursing care is planned by our staff of professional registered nurses under the orders and guidance of your physician.

Patient Advocacy
Our goal at Glades General Hospital is to ensure that you have very good care and a pleasant stay. Our Patient Advocate is available to offer a helping hand if you should need one. This patient representative can be reached by calling 561-996-6571, x444, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  After 4 p.m. or on weekends, please ask for the Nursing Supervisor.

Pharmacy
The hospital maintains a well-stocked pharmacy, supervised by a registered pharmacist, to fill prescriptions ordered by your physician. Medications ordinarily taken at home should not be brought to the hospital. This assures that the physician knows every medication the patient receives. The Pharmacist is available on a daily basis should you need a consultation.

Radiology
In addition to the traditional x-ray equipment found in a radiology department, Lakeside Medical Center features a full-body spiral CT scan, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Should you require an x-ray or other similar form of examination, your physician will order the appropriate tests. You will receive a bill for use of the hospital equipment and necessary supplies. In addition, you will receive a bill from the radiologist for professional services.

Respiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Therapy Department provides treatment and diagnostic evaluation of breathing and heart abnormalities. Respiratory therapists, at the request of your doctor, administer oxygen treatments in cases of respiratory difficulty, post-operatively and in emergency situations.

Social Services
Social Services are available to patients and families through our Case Management Department. Social Services may include but not be limited to psycho-social assessment, counseling (inpatient and out-patient), crisis intervention, discharge planning, financial assistance, and information and referral. If you anticipate special needs or have concerns about meeting your post-hospital needs, please ask the nurse to contact the Case Manager.

Wound Care
Lakeside Medical Center offers Wound Care in concert with Physical Therapy. Under the direction of a physician, wounds are assessed, treated and appropriately dressed. Services include debridement, hydrotherapy, compression bandaging, ultrasound and electrical stimulation on the wound bed. 

Our professional staff is dedicated to educating each patient with instruction in proper positioning, follow-up dressing changes, functional exercises, correct use of assistive devices for ambulation, and, where appropriate, diabetic counseling.

For more information, please contact Carmen Walls, RPT, Director of Physical Therapy. For more information, please call Alain Dalida at 561-996-6571, x436.

Advance Directives
We support your right and need to choose someone who will make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so for yourself.  A pamphlet about advance directives was given to you upon admission. Your admission and care will not be affected if you have not completed an advance directive. For help with the forms, please contact the Patient Relations Department (561-996-6571, x444) or Social Services.

If you have a living will or other advance directive, please provide your nurse with a copy as soon as possible and we will place the copy in your medical record.