"If you would be able to help me that is alright. I just want to ensure that I don't get any other residents of the hospital sick. I had a few questions about the hospital itself as well."

Because after seeing a few tentacles slither out of a room he's got a few questions and figures it might be good to talk a little more before venturing around aimlessly. As such he will retreat back into the room a little trying to do his best to ensure he keeps his back towards a wall until he manages to get back to the bed and grabs the sheets.

"Have you been doing your service here long?"