Pasyente Guide

Prepare for Admission with Confidence

Get the essential requirements, process steps, and patient reminders before your hospital visit.

Admission Steps

Know what to prepare before arriving at the hospital.

Required Documents

Bring your doctor order, LOA/HMO card, and valid IDs.

Need Assistance?

Call OPD and line numbers for guidance before admission.

St. James Hospital admitting desk

Admission Procedure

Step-by-Step Patient Admission Guide

Review each step below so your admission process is smoother and faster.

  • Prepare the doctor’s admission order sheet with required case details.
  • Company and HMO patients should bring LOA or HMO card for coverage verification.
  • If you do not have an admission order yet, you may proceed through the Emergency Room for assessment.

  • Complete the Patient Information Sheet (PIS) for hospital data gathering.
  • Patients receive an ID band for the duration of hospital stay.
  • Watchers or companions receive a watcher’s ID for access control.

  • Sign consent forms for hospital care, medication supply, and release of information when applicable.
  • Read and confirm waiver statements for valuables and related responsibilities.
  • Emergency patients are assessed in ER, then matched with attending physician if needed.

  • Room queueing is allowed and confirmed on the day of admission.
  • Reserved rooms are held up to two hours before your indicated arrival time.
  • Queued rooms may be reassigned for emergency and critical cases based on hospital policy.