During your upcoming admission, it’s normal to feel anxious. You want to know what you can expect. We understand. And we want you to know that you can count on us, as your community hospital, to serve you well. We promise to listen, respond and commit ourselves to whatever is in your best interest. This part of our website has been designed for you. We invite you to read the information provided so you’ll know what to expect during your stay with us. Thank you for choosing Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. It’s a privilege to serve this thriving community in Sussex County. 

• We will create a medical record for you that will be kept for current and future reference by your physician—the contents of this record will not be disclosed to a third party except with your written authorization or that of your physician, or by court order. All records, including X-ray and laboratory results, are the property of this hospital.
• We’ll need to know what medications you’re currently taking—you may bring the medication in with you so that accurate names and dosages can be obtained or you may bring a list of names, dosages and times with you. Don’t keep your medications with you in the hospital. A family member should take them home. Please do not take any medication other than that which your patient care provider gives you unless instructed otherwise. If you feel you need a medication you are not being given, let the patient care provider know. They will contact your personal physician for an order.
• You’ll be asked to sign consent forms—they are required for treatment and/or surgical operations and must be signed by the patient (or legal guardian) before any procedure. If you do not understand any of the forms used, please question the person presenting the form to you for signature.