Supporting Services & Amenities
Advance Care Planning
What is Advance Care Planning?
Who is Advance Care Planning for?
ACP is for anyone 21 years old* and above who has the capacity to make their own decisions, regardless of whether you are healthy or living with a health condition.
Everyone has values and preferences for how they want to be treated. It’s important to think about them and plan early.
ACP is particularly important for people who are living with health conditions. Consult with your regular doctor if you have chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or chronic kidney disease.
To learn more info, please refer to AIC’s infosheet.
Medical Social Work Services
When patients fall ill, besides good medical care, psychosocial care is important too. Our medical social workers support patients and their families in the recovery journey through the following ways:
- Psychosocial support and counselling
- Linkages to community support services
- Financial assistance and application to available healthcare financing schemes
Pastoral Care
The emotional and spiritual needs of our patients are important.
Our pastoral care team provides a listening ear, giving space for patients to share their feelings and in the process often lifting their spirits.
Through regular ward visits, our pastoral care team makes their presence felt amongst patients. Pastoral care is available to all patients and families, regardless of race, nationality or religion.
Our pastoral care team supports those who:
- want a friendly, non-judgemental listening ear
- have issues to discuss or are concerned about
- have concerns about their recovery
- want a companion for prayer
- are feeling alone, worried, sad or confused
- need emotional support
Care Coordination Services
When patients are discharged home, our care coordinators will follow up with them via phone call or home visit to ensure that they are coping well at home. They provide support in the following ways:
- Ensure that patients adhere to their medication plan and attend medical appointments
- Assess patients’ physical and medical conditions
- Provide caregiver education
- Refer patients to additional community support services, if necessary
Supporting Services & Amenities
Chapel
A quiet place for reflection. Chapel services are also conducted for patients, families and staff.
Herb Garden
Located on the third floor of the hospital, the herb garden allows patients to participate in the leisure activity of gardening, keeping them motivated in rehabilitation. Leisure activities provide an avenue for meaningful communication with others, opportunities to make decisions and help develop self-determination.
Koi Pond
Located on the first floor of the hospital, the koi pond is a spot of beauty and tranquillity within the hospital grounds. Patients can enjoy a quiet moment with their loved ones amidst the greenery and running water to take pace and appreciate the atmosphere.
