Red Flashlight

(A Found Poem)

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Bedtime: a good night’s sleep is

important to your recovery. We

suggest that you try to sleep by

midnight.

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If you are unable to sleep or

awaken early, feel free to approach

staff for assistance.

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Nursing staff makes regular

rounds during the night

using a red flashlight.

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This is both to ensure patient safety

and to document, for the doctors,

how many hours patients are sleeping.

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If you are awake and see the

red light, please speak or wave

to the nurse so that you will be

counted awake.