Your Room

Mixed Gender Rooms 

At Lakeridge Health, our goal is to provide you with the best care experience possible. We are also committed to using our resources efficiently to ensure that all patients receive the right care at the right time. 

As part of our regional system of care, our priority is to place patients in the first available bed that meets their health care needs. This means you may share a room with a patient of a different gender. 

Why You May Be in a Mixed Gender Room 
  1. Faster Admission to Inpatient Care: Placing you in the first available bed allows us to provide timely care and avoid service delays. Our skilled staff and physicians will be there to meet your individual needs.
  2. Reducing Emergency Department Wait Times: The first available bed on an inpatient unit may be in a mixed-gender room. Moving you quickly helps reduce wait times for other patients in need of emergency care.  
  3. Preventing Surgery or Procedure Delays: If you require surgery or a procedure, having a bed available ensures your procedure can proceed as scheduled. Delays or postponements can occur if there are no available beds afterward. 

We understand that this may be an adjustment, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to provide the best care for everyone. If you have any concerns or need additional support, please let a member of your health-care team know. We are here to help. 

Your Bed

Your bed is specifically designed with features to help us care for you. It can be raised or lowered, has wheels for easy movement and has side rails for protection.

Lift

Some of our hospital rooms are equipped with a lift to help you get in and out of bed.

Washroom

If your room has a private washroom, please remember that it is for patient use only. This is very important for infection control reasons. Your visitors should use the unit’s guest washroom.

Television

You will be able to watch the patient information channel from your in-room television. You can also order additional channels.

Infection Control

Your room will be cleaned by a service associate. Please make sure you do not have personal items covering up the surfaces of your room, as these will make it difficult for the service associate to thoroughly clean your room.