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Things You Should Know Before Entering The Hospital

Things You Should Know Before Entering The Hospital

Watch the award-winning patient safety film, "Things You Should Know Before Entering The Hospital" to avoid medical and unnecessary infections. Patient guidelines included. This film can save a life!

By Lynn Sanders In Health and Fitness · Medical · Safety

Last updated May 13, 2026
English
General Audiences - suitable for all ages

What you'll learn

It's a tragedy, and there IS something you can do about it.

The latest estimates are appalling.

Each year, between 210,000 to over 400,000 patients die in our hospitals due to preventable medical errors. These mistakes, including misdiagnosis, medication errors, and surgical negligence, are considered the third leading cause of death in the United States, following heart disease and cancer.

It's important to arm yourself with as much information as possible to keep you, your family and friends safe while in the hospital.

* What do you need to know before entering a hospital?

* How should you prepare?

* How do you protect yourself from medical errors and neglect?

This film will answer those questions and give you a step-by-step guide to help you maintain your health, safety and privacy while in the hospital.

Make sure you watch this with your family and friends.

You'll need them as your advocates 24 hours a day.

Content

In this Telly award-winning film, you'll learn from Emmy award-winning actor, Ben Hollis, about the most important things you need to know before entering the hospital.

Many people have no idea what you need to know before going into a hospital.

Unfortunately, the number of medical errors and unnecessary infections has risen over time. Current estimates are that between 210,000 to over 400,000 patient die each year from preventable medical errors. Medical errors and unnecessary infections is the third leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease and cancer.

What can be done? You'll learn from medical professionals and patients in this revealing film.

It's important to be knowledgeable. At the end of this video, you'll be able to:

Learn the right questions to ask.
Know what to bring to the hospital
Prepare your advocate
Protect yourself when your nurse brings you medication
Ideal times to schedule surgical procedures
Be aware of how to keep your area clean
Learn how to avoid wrong-site surgery

AND MORE...

Feel free to share the video trailer with friends and family. Please read the hospitalization checklist flip book that's provided. You'll want to keep it handy in the event that you or a loved one must go to the hospital.

This film and the hospitalization checklist can save a life.