We strive to keep our building free of potentially hazardous items. As a result, we have determined what items are considered contraband and are not approved for patients admitted to SPBH. The list includes, but is not limited to:
- Alcohol, drugs or illegal substances
- Bedding, blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals – for Infection Control (we will supply all the linens and pillows you need during your stay)
- Belts, shoelaces, handkerchiefs, hats, scarves, stockings, panty hose or tights, any clothing with ties
- Boots (includes steel toe)
- Cans (aluminum, metal or plastic – such as aerosol cans)
- Cameras, Cell phones, Computers
- Clothing with offensive language
- Cigars, e-Cigarettes or opened cigarettes (only unopened commercially manufactured cigarettes allowed)
- Cosmetic containers / Make-up
- Ear / Facial piercings deemed a safety risk (stud earrings and piercings are acceptable; hoop earrings are not)
- Food of any kind outside of SPBH is not allowed on units or patient rooms and will not be delivered
- Lighters and Matches
- Mouthwash/Gel toothpaste containing alcohol, aerosols
- Drawstrings, Rope, Chains or Other Corded Items
- DVDs & DVD Players
- Earphones
- Electronic devices (all) — cameras, cell phones, computers
- Glass or ceramic objects and picture frames
- Hats or Headbands
- Hair Dryers, Curling irons, Straightening Irons
- Hairspray
- Hand sanitizer with alcohol
- Hard-Backed Books (soft cover books are acceptable)
- Metal items such as; combs, metal nail files/nail clippers, manicure sets, and picture frames
- Mirrors (including make-up compacts with mirrors)
- Nail polish or polish remover
- Neck Jewelry
- Needles
- Paperclips, Pens & Spiral Bound Notebooks
- Perfume & Cologne
- Pins (includes straight and safety pins)
- Plastic bags of any size
- Purses, luggage, backpacks (will be stored until discharge)
- Razors
- Scissors
- Sewing needles, hooks or scissors of any kind
- Underwire Bras and Sport Bras
- Weapons of any kind (e.g. guns, knives, mace/pepper spray, etc.)
