Your stay at Tamara Private Hospital

Tamara Private Hospital provides a variety of services for the comfort and convenience of patients and their visitors.

Mobile phones

When you are admitted please ask our staff if mobiles can be used in your room. Mobiles may be used in all public areas including the coffee shop. Tamara Private Hospital does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to your mobile phone.

Telephones

You can make and receive telephone calls from your bed. Local calls are free of charge. If you wish to make STD calls or calls to mobiles, please ask nursing or administration staff for assistance.

Television

A single handset by your bed allows you to select any of the local television stations. The Austar movie channel is also available.

Nurse call system

Should you require anything at anytime, please do not hesitate to call the nursing staff via the nurse call button located in the bedside handset. Our staff will endeavour to answer the call as quickly as possible.

Newspapers

Connect to the Ramsay Wi-Fi to enjoy complimentary access Australia’s leading news sites.

Hairdressers

Please consult the nursing staff in your Ward, who will be able to make an appointment for your hairdresser to visit you.

Laundry

Personal laundry can be organised for you by a local laundry service.

Noise

Unnecessary noise can be disturbing. We will appreciate the co-operation of patients and visitors in keeping noise to a minimum.

Ministers of religion

Your spiritual needs may be catered for by pastoral care visitors who attend the Hospital on a regular basis. Your own clergy person is very welcome – please ask the nursing staff to arrange a visit.

Physiotherapy

Ramsay Health Plus (RHP) a company affiliated with the Ramsay Health Care group, provides physiotherapy to Tamara’s inpatients.

Queries about your care

If you have any concerns or queries about your care whilst you are a patient in our Hospital please bring them to our attention. The nurse in charge of your Ward will be able to answer questions and resolve problems related to your hospital care.

Patient feedback

Patient feedback is appreciated, as it assists us to make ongoing improvements to our services and facilities. Please feel free to provide feedback either through the formal Patient Satisfaction Survey or by writing to the General Manager of the Hospital.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted within the Hospital.