Patient Education:
Golden Plains Community Hospital understand the desire family members and patient have to conduct online health research . Below you will find a research library to tens of thousand of health sources where you may read and examine health topic of interest to you. Though your doctor is the best source of accurate information, this online educational library of comparative health information links gives you a starting point for research so you do not have to turn to other popular search engines:
- Online General Health Search
- Medical Dictionary
- Medical Encyclopedia
- Health Topics on Conditions, Diseases, Wellness
- Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information
Photography, Video-recording and Audio-recording Policy
Golden Plains Community Hospital seeks to create an environment in which all patients, visitors and staff feel safe a comfortable with their privacy protected while utilizing our services or providing care. GPCH doe not all the use of photography, video-recording and/or audio-recording of patients, visitors or GPCH staff of volunteers in the facility.
Visitors:
Visiting Hours
Visitors can be good medicine for patients. Family members and friends are welcome to visit; however, patient care is our primary concern at GPCH and, in order to enhance the quality of care, we ask that visiting hours be no later than 9 p.m. We understand your reluctance to leave a loved one, but rest is an important part of the healing process.
Visiting Regulations
Following are general guidelines for visitors:
- Visitors may not smoke in patient rooms or anywhere on the hospital campus. This includes e-cigarettes.
- Visitors must dress appropriately and must wear shirts and shoes.
- No more than two visitors are allowed at bedside at one time.
- People with colds, sore throats or any contagious disease should not visit patients.
- Visits should be kept short.
- Visitors should maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise.
- Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.
Condition Reports
Any personal information about your diagnosis and treatment must come from your physician. Your personal information is only available to those members of your immediate family whom you have designated to receive it.
Parking
Parking for patients and visitors is available directly in front of the hospital main entrance. Free parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please do not park in reserved areas. It is important to lock your car.
Gift Shop
The GPCH Auxiliary Gift Shop is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Gift Shop, staffed by hospital volunteers, features cards, snacks, stuffed toys, collectibles, balloons, gift bags, jewelry, personal items, gift certificates, and more!
Waiting Areas
There are specially designated waiting areas for each patient area of the hospital, as well as the main lobby. There are specific waiting areas designated for families of patients who are in ICU, the Emergency Department, and Surgery.
Chapel
The GPCH Chapel is located in the main hallway just outside of the Emergency Department and Admissions. Visitors are welcome to visit the chapel.
Transportation
Please make sure your family and friends are aware you will need a ride home when you are discharged from GPCH. If you are discharged in the morning, you will be ready to go home by 11 a.m. If you are discharged in the evening, you will be ready to go home by 7 p.m.
Places to Stay
Best Western Borger Inn
206 S Cedar St, Borger, TX 79007
(806) 274-7050
http://www.bestwestern.com/
Borger Ambassador Inn
900 E. 3rd St., Borger, TX 79007
(806) 273-6000
http://borgerambassador.com/
Hampton Inn & Suites
1415 W. Wilson St., Borger, TX 79007
(806) 273-2494
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-and-suites-borger-AMABOHX/index.html
Heritage Inn
100 Bulldog Blvd., Borger, TX 79007
(806) 273-9556
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1351 W. Wilson St., Borger, TX 79007
(806) 274-3333
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/borger/bgdtx/hoteldetail
Thank You For Being Considerate of Our Patients!