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re: Who here has stayed at MD Anderson in Houston?
Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:34 am to dyslexiateechur
Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:34 am to dyslexiateechur
The rooms have a sort of rollout bed area. I stayed at a nearby hotel and didn't have problems. Lots of them are basically built around hospitals so they're 24/7.
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Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:37 am to dyslexiateechur
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Who here has stayed at MD Anderson in Houston?
For what they focus on and specialize in, their hospitality (Rotary House) is second to none. Top-notch accommodations.
This post was edited on 7/28/23 at 6:39 am
Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:38 am to dyslexiateechur
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I’m mainly wondering if I can door dash or leave to get food or how that works
Depends on who is working the door, but generally no you can’t leave to get food. You can have food delivered, but also they have a cafeteria with good food options including Chick Fil A.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 7:20 am to dyslexiateechur
I’ve been a patient there for many years. Did a stem cell transplant among other treatments. For my stem cell and CAR-T treatments, they were all inpatient with extended stays. I did have someone with me and they were allowed to leave. Both, I was very immunosuppressed, but they make your guests follow strict masking guidelines, hand washing, etc… They may require that there be a single consistent caregiver to recognize subtle cognitive changes - that was a requirement for my CAR-T. But, I don’t remember a requirement for them to stay with me 24/7.
Your case may be out of the norm when it comes to caregiver guidelines…which wouldn’t surprise me. But as others have said, reach out via MyChart to the care team.
BUT…food at MD is great, even the inpatient menu. You can order on that too if needed. I believe you have to pay out of pocket for that as a caregiver. But insurance pays for the patient. Hell they serve steak if I remember…not wagyu, but not terrible.
In any event, good luck to you and the family! I was there just 2 weeks ago for a scan. Was diagnosed in 2012 and MD has helped me navigate this adventure ever since. There’s a reason Saudi princes fly here for their treatment.
Your case may be out of the norm when it comes to caregiver guidelines…which wouldn’t surprise me. But as others have said, reach out via MyChart to the care team.
BUT…food at MD is great, even the inpatient menu. You can order on that too if needed. I believe you have to pay out of pocket for that as a caregiver. But insurance pays for the patient. Hell they serve steak if I remember…not wagyu, but not terrible.
In any event, good luck to you and the family! I was there just 2 weeks ago for a scan. Was diagnosed in 2012 and MD has helped me navigate this adventure ever since. There’s a reason Saudi princes fly here for their treatment.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:12 am to bmela12
Reasturant in the Rotary house is pretty good.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:24 am to dyslexiateechur
Pray that God will heal your mom. Don't know your particulars but if needed the Ballard House in Katy has long term housing at no cost for patients. It's well run.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:34 am to dyslexiateechur
The fact that 2 people downvoted explains a lot about this group.
Wish you the best with your wife's treatment.
Wish you the best with your wife's treatment.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:41 am to dyslexiateechur
Good hospital, kept my sibling alive over a decade after everybody else had give them 2 months.
They should have a caregiver person so reach out and connect with this person and they can walk you through.
They should have a caregiver person so reach out and connect with this person and they can walk you through.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:47 am to dyslexiateechur
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I also think I have to be masked the whole time.
Had this issue with my sibling (decades before c19) and they were strict about non hospital personnel. I was the next of kin and had the medical PoA (make sure it is not "springing") and all the documents but since their immune system was shot from all the drugs and therapy treatment they were strict about germs. Sometimes washed my hands and sometimes wore gloves.
As to food, if you are in hospital, and they have immune issues just get some snacks and wipe them down with alcohol wipes and take them with you. With delivery you have the driver plus all the folks at the restaurant. Less folks in the chain the better if you are dealing with this issue.
Hope all goes well, and you get a good recovery. Tough being the caregiver so make sure to not burn yourself out.
This post was edited on 7/28/23 at 9:51 am
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:50 am to LEASTBAY
quote:They are just trying to manage the health needs of some very sick people. It is not silly. Head out and come into contact with hundreds of people every day for a week is many times the risk of one person coming in and staying.
How do they know you're not sick at the beginning? Some sort of quarantine first? Seems kinda silly.
It isnt perfect, but again, they are trying to help as many people as they can.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:53 am to tigerfoot
if there is any place I can tolerate overzealous covid precautions, it is going to be a cancer hospital in the world.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 9:57 am to Cheese Grits
This may sound silly but I mainly want to know if I have to wear a mask to sleep if I stay over. Sounds like it’s doctor dependent tho
Posted on 7/28/23 at 10:00 am to dyslexiateechur
Technically, you’re supposed to. But in reality, if you’re not leaving the premises you need to just make sure you’re wearing it whenever personnel or a visitor enters the room.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 3:25 pm to dyslexiateechur
Not to be too harsh, but getting OUT of the hospital as a patient is priority. If you have to sleep with a mask on to make sure there are no setbacks, then that’s what ya gotta do man. It’s a hospital, not a hotel. Do what’s best for the patient.
Trust me, no one wants to be there and especially in this world’s climate, no one wants to mask up 24/7. BUT…keeping someone who is immunosuppressant safe is all that matters. Just wait until there’s something funny showing up in their poop….they’re going to make you gown, glove, and mask up.
But hey…that’s all temporary. I know you’ll do what’s best. Just remember that the best thing anyone can have at MD Anderson is patience and empathy.
Trust me, no one wants to be there and especially in this world’s climate, no one wants to mask up 24/7. BUT…keeping someone who is immunosuppressant safe is all that matters. Just wait until there’s something funny showing up in their poop….they’re going to make you gown, glove, and mask up.
But hey…that’s all temporary. I know you’ll do what’s best. Just remember that the best thing anyone can have at MD Anderson is patience and empathy.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 3:29 pm to dyslexiateechur
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Also wondering how strict the mask policy will be. Is it just in common areas or will I have to mask in a private room as well?
It's your mom dude. Just wear the diaper.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 3:48 pm to dyslexiateechur
Unfortunately been there a lot lately and spend a few weeks total this year. What do you want to know. The rotary house is connected to the hospital so by far is the easiest for lodging, but the Westin and a few others are right there too. Just make sure your hotel has a shuttle to the hospital.
For dining We always went to Rice Village or grabbed something close by. For exercise tons of parks right there etc
For dining We always went to Rice Village or grabbed something close by. For exercise tons of parks right there etc
Posted on 7/28/23 at 4:56 pm to dyslexiateechur
One more thing to add. It has been a while since I have stayed inpatient, but if you are in the main building (I believe elevator F) inpatient unit, the top floor sitting area has an awesome view at night. Great place for yourself and mom to get out of the room. The view, if I remember correctly, is not 360 degrees. But it has large windows and at least 180 degrees of viewing the city.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 5:42 pm to bmela12
Thank you all so much. I’ve shared this info with my mom and she appreciates it too.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:08 pm to dyslexiateechur
The rotary hotel is run by Marriott and not cheap but is concerned via indoor walkway.
There is one 24 hour coffee shop near the inpatient side.
There are lots of dining options during weekday hours.
Tons of stuff in that part of Houston. Rice village isn’t far away and has everything from fast food to fine dining.
There is one 24 hour coffee shop near the inpatient side.
There are lots of dining options during weekday hours.
Tons of stuff in that part of Houston. Rice village isn’t far away and has everything from fast food to fine dining.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 6:17 pm to dyslexiateechur
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dyslexiateechur
Prayers to your mom and your whole family.
My mom was treated there as well. I didn't know anything about cancer, cancer care etc.
I now am a cancer specialist for a diagnostics company. MD Anderson is amazing on both sides of things.
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