F.A.Q.

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  1. How can my family reach me in the hospital?
  2. When I check-in, what kind of personal belongings should I bring?
  3. When can people visit CMH patients?
  4. Does CMH offer any spiritual care or services?
  5. Can clergy members visit CMH patients?
  6. Will being an organ donor affect my medical care?
  7. Who pays for the added expense?
  8. Will organ donation disfigure my body?
  9. Advance Directives
  10. Do I have to complete an Advance Directive?
  11. What is the purpose of having an Advance Directive?
  12. Can my family and friends make decisions when I am unable to?
  13. What kind of Food Services does CMH provide?

  1. How can my family reach me in the hospital?

    Family members and friends may call CMH at (503) 325-4321 and request to be transferred to you.

  2. When I check-in, what kind of personal belongings should I bring?

    You may bring a small bag of personal belongings such as toothbrush, hairbrush, robe and slippers. If possible, label your belongings. Labeling greatly increases the chance of finding your items in case they are misplaced. Whenever possible, please leave your valuables, credit cards, cash and jewelry at home. CMH does not assume responsibility for lost articles but will make every effort to help you find them. If you lose an item, notify your nurse immediately.

  3. When can people visit CMH patients?

    We have an open door, 24 hour a day visiting schedule. Columbia Memorial Hospital would like to encourage visiting hours that promote rest and patient well-being. Please consider patient privacy, emotional and healthcare needs.

    Due to the nature of their patient care, units such as Critical Care, and Intensive Care would ask that visitors check with staff and patients on when would be the best time to visit.

    While it’s good common sense, it bears repeating – please do not visit patients if you yourself are sick with a cold, flu or anything else that could be contagious.

    General Guidelines:

    1. When necessary, limitations on the number and frequency of visitors may be imposed at the discretion of
      the physician or nurse for the protection of the patient’s health and need to rest.
    2. If you have contagious illness, please postpone your visit until you are well.
    3. When possible, the patient has the right to participate in the decision regarding visitors.
    4. Visitors may be requested to leave for brief periods as needed to provide privacy for patient care, patient
      confidentiality and/or patient rest.

  4. Does CMH offer any spiritual care or services?

    CMH has a full-time, board-certified chaplain. She is available to provide supportive spiritual care to patients of all faiths including those with no religious preference. When you desire emotional and spiritual support and a listening ear, call the chaplain at (503) 325-4321. Volunteer chaplains are available on-call. Just ask your nurse to page the on-call chaplain.

    Additionally, the hospital has a chapel, which is located near the East entrance. A variety of spiritual resources are available.

  5. Can clergy members visit CMH patients?

    Clergy members of all faiths are welcome at the hospital. If you wish to arrange a visit, you can contact representatives of your faith or call Chaplain Services at (503) 325-4321.

  6. Will being an organ donor affect my medical care?

    Being an organ donor will not affect the care you receive. If you are injured or ill and are taken to a hospital emergency room, you will receive the best possible care whether or not you are an organ donor. Donation procedures begin only after all efforts to save your life have failed and death has been declared.

  7. Who pays for the added expense?

    There are no extra expenses for the family donating organs and tissues. State and federal funds pay all costs related to organ and tissue donation.

  8. Will organ donation disfigure my body?

    No. Organ and tissue donation does not change the way the body looks in the casket for the memorial service.

    For more information about deciding whether or not you would like to donate your tissues and/or organs after death, call the Midwest Transplant Network at (913) 262-1666.

  9. Advance Directives

    The Social Services department will be happy to meet with you and/or your family to answer any questions. Please call us at (503) 325-4321.

  10. Do I have to complete an Advance Directive?

    Advance Directives are optional documents. However, if you chose to complete one, it is important that you provide a copy to members of your healthcare team. Please bring a copy of your Advance Directive, Living Will or Durable Power of Attorney to the hospital.

  11. What is the purpose of having an Advance Directive?

    The purpose of an Advance Directive is to allow you to tell us your future care choices. As a result, your healthcare team will know what your wishes are in case you become unable to express them. This is an opportunity to put your wishes in writing while you are able to make decisions.

  12. Can my family and friends make decisions when I am unable to?

    Your doctor will ask your closest relative or individual designated as a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare to help make decisions if you are unable. It can be very helpful if you have appointed one person to be your Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions. This person will assist the doctor in making the decisions.

    A brochure describing all the details of Advance Directives, as well as an easy to fill out form, is available upon request. The Social Services department will be happy to assist you. Please call (503) 325-4321.

  13. What kind of Food Services does CMH provide?

    Cafeteria
    The hospital offers a cafeteria, coffee bar. CMH visitors are welcome to dine in the hospital’s cafeteria, located in the West wing. Featured are hot meals, soups, salads and deli bars, grill to order items, desserts, snack items and hot and cold beverages. The hours are:
    Breakfast:
    7:00 am - 10:30 am
    Lunch 11 am - 2:00 pm
    Dinner 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Grill Hours:
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Hot Shots Coffee Bar
    The Hot Shots Coffee Bar located near in the West entrance and offers a variety of espresso-based drinks. It has freshly-brewed coffees made from the finest ground coffee beans. You can get lattes, breves, cappuccinos (flavored or unflavored), Americanos, frappes, smoothies, teas, Italian sodas and different snacks.
    Hours:
    Monday through Thursday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Friday 7:30 am - 12:00
    Not open on the weekends

    Vending Area
    The vending area is located in the Emergency department. Vending machines and Pop machines contain popular commercial items. Selections include snack foods and beverages. The change machine accepts one and five-dollar bills.