Parkview Health's Parkview Ortho Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., features a unique policy allowing some patients' families to bring alcohol into the hospital for consumption, according to a Chicago Tribune report.
Patients are allowed to imbibe only if their physicians have cleared that patient for alcohol consumption, which usually doesn't occur until the second day post-surgery, according to the report. At Parkview, patients are typically given the go ahead to have 1-2 drinks per day if they are not on narcotics, according to the report.
While a spokesperson for the 37-bed hospital reports that most patients don't make use of the BYOB policy, a number have brought in bottles of wine to enjoy during patients' pre-discharge meal, which includes steak or salmon.
The hospital is one of a growing number to offer near-luxury amenities, such as fine dining and other services, in order to attract patients, according to the report.
Read the Chicago Tribune report on Parkview Ortho Hospital.
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Patients are allowed to imbibe only if their physicians have cleared that patient for alcohol consumption, which usually doesn't occur until the second day post-surgery, according to the report. At Parkview, patients are typically given the go ahead to have 1-2 drinks per day if they are not on narcotics, according to the report.
While a spokesperson for the 37-bed hospital reports that most patients don't make use of the BYOB policy, a number have brought in bottles of wine to enjoy during patients' pre-discharge meal, which includes steak or salmon.
The hospital is one of a growing number to offer near-luxury amenities, such as fine dining and other services, in order to attract patients, according to the report.
Read the Chicago Tribune report on Parkview Ortho Hospital.
Read more coverage on Parkview:
- 3 Patient Satisfaction Initiatives Contributing to Parkview Orthopaedic Hospital's Success