Special Services
Mary Rutan Hospital offers a variety of special services to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. These special services include the following:
Mail
The Volunteers provide mail service directly to your room Monday through Saturday. If you have outgoing mail, please leave it with your nurse. Mary Rutan Hospital’s address is:
Mary Rutan Hospital (Include your room number)
205 Palmer Avenue
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311-2298
Wireless Internet Access
Patients at Mary Rutan Hospital can stay connected with family and friends during their hospitalization, thanks to the hospital's wireless network. The network also allows guests to surf the Web, check e-mails and chat with friends and family on their personal computers.
The wireless network is separate from the MRH computer network to ensure privacy and security. There is no cost for patients and visitors to access the wireless network; a limited number of laptops are also available upon request for patients staying at MRH.
Flowers
Volunteers may deliver flowers to your room. Please keep in mind that large plants and flowers are difficult to deliver and take home upon discharge.
E-Cards
Notary Public
The services of a notary are available for patients. Please inform your nurse if you are in need of these services and a Notary Public will be contacted.
For the Hearing Impaired
A telecommunications device is available to help hearing-impaired patients or patients who want to communicate with a hearing-impaired relative or friend. Arrangements can also be made to have a person who uses sign language help a hearing-impaired or deaf patient.
Interpreters
The hospital has access to interpreters for a limited number of foreign languages, should a patient require it.
Transitional Care Unit
If you had an operation or illness that requires an extended recovery period, your physician may recom¬mend that you be admitted to our Transitional Care Unit (TCU), on the second floor. To qualify for Transi¬tional Care, a patient must have experienced at least a three day stay in the hospital and be in need of skilled care. Potential residents will be reviewed by TCU staff to determine if admission is appropriate.
Logan View Home Medical Equipment
If you need special medical equipment at home, Logan View Home Medical Equipment can assist you. They can be reached by calling ext. 4250 from your room phone or contact the staff from Care Coordination at ext. 4286.
Mary Rutan Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Center
Comprehensive outpatient physical rehabilitation services are available to adults and children with a variety of physical injuries that include head injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, pediatric disabilities, arthritis, chronic pain, amputation and other orthopedic sports and neurological injuries. A specialized team of rehabilitation professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists can assist you with your recovery process.