Your stay

Your Psychiatrist will make the necessary arrangements for your admission to Ramsay Clinic Adelaide. On arrival please report to the Receptionist. Our General Practitioner will conduct a physical examination, usually the day following your admission.

Visiting Hours

The current visiting hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm

Weekends and Public Holidays: 10am-6pm

Program

The program includes specialised therapy modules such as psychotherapy, relaxation, assertiveness training anxiety management, discussion groups, and a range of art and craft activities. For more information please speak to one of the nursing staff.

Fire Procedures

In the event of a fire, an alarm will sound and red lights flash. Staff will direct proceedings during any fire alarm. Emergency Fire Exit doors are located in areas highlighted by the green and white exit lights.

Smoking

Ramsay Clinic Adelaide is committed to good health for everyone and smoking is not permitted inside The Clinic, however designated smoking areas are available outside. Visitors are not permitted to smoke at The Clinic.

Alcohol and Non-Prescribed Drugs

The use of non-prescribed medication or alcohol whilst a patient may result in your discharge.

Car Parking

Patients are not to drive or park their motor vehicle at Ramsay Clinic Adelaide whilst an inpatient.

Transport

Bus 281 operates from the City to Stop 4, and returns.

Mobile phones

Mobiles may be used in all public areas and your room. They are not to be used in groups and must be on 'silent'. Ramsay Clinic Adelaide does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to your mobile phone.

Telephones

Patient bedrooms do not have telephones. A cordless phone can be borrowed from staff if required.

Meals

If you have any special dietary requirements please discuss these with the Nursing Staff or the Catering Manager. Meals are served in the Dining Room on the ground floor at the following times:

Breakfast	7.30 am to 8.30 am
Morning Tea	9.45 am to 10.15 am
Lunch	12.00 pm to 1.30 pm
Afternoon Tea	2.30 pm to 3.00 pm
Dinner	5.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Supper	7.15 pm to 7.45 pm

Visitor meal tickets can be purchased at the Reception desk between 8.30 am and 4.00 p.m. weekdays and from dining room on weekends. Visitors can have lunch or dinner.

Recreation

Communal televisions are available in the patient lounges and in individual rooms. Newspapers are available in the patient’s lounge and a billiard table is situated in the upstairs lounge area. Games are available from the Day Centre on request.

Mail

Incoming mail should be addressed for your attention to:
Ramsay Clinic Adelaide
PO Box 154
Walkerville SA 5081

Laundry

Patients are responsible for managing their own personal laundry. Laundry and drying facilities are available between 7.00am and 10.00pm. Washing powder is available at Reception or Nurses' office.