Admitting

Upon entering one of The Hospital of Central Connecticut's locations, patients will be directed to the appropriate department by our knowledgeable staff. We ask them to follow a few admissions procedures to ensure the process runs smoothly.

Main lobby, behind Information Desk, both campuses.

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
At other times, admissions are handled through the emergency department: 860.276.5200

New Britain General and Bradley Memorial Campuses
Phone: 860.224.5197

New Britain General and Bradley Memorial Campuses
Phone: 860.224.5258

To expedite outpatient orders (lab slips, etc.) at outpatient testing area, located off lobby behind Information Desk, practices are asked to:

Write Legible Orders With Diagnosis Indicated; Include Signature From The Ordering Physician
Inform Patients That Specimen Drop-Offs Must be Registered; Patient Needs to Check in at The Outpatient Test Center to Register The Specimen For Drop Off
Notify Admitting (860.224.5127) if Sending a Patient For a Blood Transfusion, IV Medications or For Pre-Surgery Testing Not Previously Scheduled
Ask Patients to Bring Two Forms of Identification, Including a Photo ID, and Insurance Card; This Ensures Compliance With Red Flag Regulations Designed to Protect Patients Against Identity Theft

Insurance Card
Photo ID - Driver's License, Passport or Other Form of Photo Identification
Prescription Medications
For Inpatient and Ambulatory Procedures: A List of Any Other-The-Counter Medications, as Well as Any Vitamins, Supplements or Herbal Products You Are Taking
Glasses, Dentures, Hearing Aids, and Any Other Assistive Devices You Use

Cash
Extra Clothes, Toiletries, Etc. (Your visitors can bring pajamas, robes, toiletries and other items to you after admission).
Valuables: Jewelery, Electronic Devices, Etc.