What information will I need when I register?
• Patient Name • Patient address • Patient phone number • Patient birth date • Patient Social Security Number • Insurance policy number or numbers • Insurance company's phone number • Insurance or Medicare/Medicaid card • Employer name • Employer address • Employer phone number • Next-of-kin name • Next-of-kin address • Next-of-kin phone number

– Community Care–

As a non-profit health care provider, Okeene Municipal Hospital believes all residents in our community should have access to health care. While Okeene Municipal Hospital does maintain policies to protect its financial health, it provides charity care, also known as Community Care Discount, to those who are truly in need. Our philosophy is simple: medical needs are addressed first, financial considerations second. We believe community benefit goes beyond hospital visits and emergency care. Community benefit also means getting involved and working to improve the health or our community. To view our Community Care Policy - CLICK HERE. To apply for Medical Financial Assistance - CLICK HERE.

– ADVANCE DIRECTIVE–

The Advanced Directive is a document authorized by Oklahoma law that addresses sections of advanced healthcare decisions patients may encounter. These sections include Living Will, Healthcare Proxy and Anatomical Gifts. A person may complete any section or all three. This directive may be completed by any person of sound mind and eighteen years of age. It is witnessed by two persons who will not benefit financially from the patient's death This document becomes effective when the attending physician and another physician determine that the person has an incurable and irreversible condition that even with the administration of life-sustaining treatment will cause death within six months, for a copy of the Advance Directive Acknowledgement CLICK HERE and the Advanced Directive CLICK HERE.

– PRIVACY –

As a patient, your health information is a private matter. We, at Okeene Municipal Hospital, take every measure to assure that all of your medical information is kept confidential. You have entrusted us with your care and we want you to understand that at no time will your medical information be discussed with anyone other than you or your physician. If at anytime you feel that your protected health information has been mishandled or inappropriately discussed, please contact, Marsha Price, Health Information Security Officer, 580-822-4417 ext. 418 to file a complaint. To view and print a privacy notice, CLICK HERE

– Patient Bill of Rights –

You, the patient, can expect certain rights and privileges during your stay at Okeene Municipal Hospital. CLICK HERE.

– Patients Responsibilities–

Provision of information – Compliance with instructions – Respect and consideration – Advance directive for healthcare – Do not resuscitate status – Pain management - CLICK HERE.

– Notice of Physcian On Call –
NOTICE
All Okeene Municipal Hospital Patients
Shelly Dunham, CEO October 1, 2007

Due to new Medicare/Medicaid regulations, we are required to notify you that Okeene Municipal Hospital does not have a physician in the hospital 24 hours per day, 7 days a week (24/7).   Okeene Municipal Hospital does have a physician on call (24/7).

– Dietary –

Some patients may have a special diet recommended by their physician in order to obtain optimal healthcare results. If you have any questions or concerns, please inform your nurse. A guest tray can be ordered for any meal by informing the nurses.

– Smoking–

The Okeene Municipal Hospital and Okeene Medical Clinic is a smoke free campus. Smoking is no longer allowed on any hospital or medical clinic property. If you are interested in quitting smoking, please contact the Oklahoma Tobacco Hotline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW

– Valuables –

Money, credit cards, jewelry and valued personal items should not be brought to the hospital. The hospital does not accept responsibility for items kept in your room. If a few valuables must be brought, they may be kept in a safe by contacting your nurse.

– Telephone/Television –

To place a call outside the hospital you must dial ‘9’ and then the number you wish to call. If you need additional assistance, please ring a nurse.