Patient safety
At Shore Memorial Hospital, your health and safety are our top priorities. And we believe the patient plays a crucial role in this effort. After all, the most important person in your healthcare team is you!
Speak up: ask questions, understand your treatment and voice concerns. Learn more
Play it safe: Steps you can take, in the hospital and out, to prevent medication errors. Learn more
Anticoagulant awareness
 Shore Memorial Hospital is working hard to protect patients taking anti-coagulants, a group of drugs that thin the blood to prevent clotting in people at risk for conditions such as heart attack and stroke. If you're using any of these medications, including Coumadin, you can learn more by downloading a free safety guide. Click here.
Protecting your privacy
 At Shore Health Services, we realize that confidentiality is a bond of trust we share with the community. We want you to know more about protecting your privacy, so we're sharing a common-sense government guide on HIPAA, the rule that protects patient information. Click here.
Resources
 Find out why the transition from one health care setting to another is a critical time for patients in this special podcast from the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
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