The Hospital Loan Cupboard
Purpose:
- The Loan Cupboard provides residents of the Sunshine Coast with hospital type equipment for short term loan, free of charge.
- The short term loan of medical equipment often facilitates early discharge from hospital, may prevent unnecessary hospitalization by assisting patients to remain in their home and helps keep community patients safe and independent in their homes.
- It also enables people to “test drive” equipment before making a purchase.
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To order equipment:
- Phone the Loan Cupboard at 604-885-2224, extension 4204
- Leave a message stating name and phone number
- List the items to be borrowed
- A volunteer will return the call by the next business day
- An appointment for pick up will be made
- Pick-up area – outside the hospital cafeteria door between 12 and 2 PM Monday to Friday
- The volunteer will give directions on how to get to the pick-up area
- Be there on time, volunteer will not be able to wait for more than a few minutes
- If the appointment is missed the client will need to phone and rebook
To return used equipment:
- Take the items to the entrance to the old part of the hospital known as the South Wing, across from the doctor’s parking area.
- Leave the equipment at the entrance way by the sign indicating Loan Cupboard Drop Off.
- Do not drop Loan Cupboard items to any other locations.
To make a donation:
- Please take items to the Drop Off area at the entrance to the South Wing in the old part of the hospital across from the doctors/outpatient parking lot.
- This service is made possible by the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary.
- We have new policies and procedures in place and ask for your patience in observing them.
Staffing:
- The Loan Cupboard is staffed by trained volunteers.
Duties include:
- loaning equipment which includes arranging the loan, taking all pertinent information and thoroughly cleaning all returned equipment.
- repair/maintenance where volunteers ensure that the equipment is safe and in good condition.
History:
- The Loan Cupboard was started in 1963 with 6 pieces of equipment. Today there are more than 750 items on the inventory.
Loan “Contract”:
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- While the equipment is loaned for free, there are some expectations:
- The loan is short term – 2 months- (An extension of 2 months may be issued on request)
- The equipment will be returned in good condition and in a timely manner.
- The borrower is responsible for picking up and returning the equipment to the hospital.
- The borrower will notify the Loan Cupboard of change of phone number and/or address.
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Equipment on Inventory:
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