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Providing quality care and service to our patients
is the primary concern of the staff in the Perioperative Department.
The opinions of our patients concerning their experience helps us
determine how well we are doing and allows us to make necessary adjustments
to our services to improve your care. We welcome your opinion.
Patients who have visited the
Pre-Admissions Testing Center receive a brochure explaining services
and what to expect on the day of admission. Others may receive specific
instructions from their physician’s office.
All patients receive a telephone call prior to their admission from
a nurse who gives instructions and advises you of when to report to
the Medical Center. This is a good time for you to ask any other questions
that you may have prior to your admission.
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight, not even water or
gum, unless approved by your doctor.
- Do not smoke
- Take you medicine as directed by your doctor. Use only a sip of
water to take your medicine
- You may brush your teeth, without swallowing any water
- Wear clean, comfortable, loose fitting clothing
- Do not wear makeup, nail polish, jewelry or body piercings
- Insurance Cards
- Physician and Insurance Referrals
- Copy of your Advanced Directive/Living Will if needed for your
Medical Record
- A Responsible Adult to Accompany You Home
A Registered Nurse will review with you your history and complete
a short physical assessment that includes, temperature, blood pressure,
pulse and respirations. She may listen to your heart, lungs and touch
your extremities checking for pulses and skin temperature.
You will be asked to change into hospital attire, which includes
a gown, robe, slippers and cap. Medication may be administered if
ordered by your physician. A patient identification bracelet will
be placed on your wrist.
Once your procedure is complete, patients go to the Post Anesthesia
Care Unit where monitoring is conducted by skilled nurses.
When ready, patients return to the Ambulatory Care Center where
your visitors may join you. Patients are offered liquids and light
refreshments and continue to rest until ready to be discharged.
You will be released from the Medical Center only with your physician's
approval. If your condition changes, you may be admitted to the medical
center.
Upon discharge you will be given a copy of instructions about the
care that you will require at home, which may include medication,
dietary restrictions, exercise therapy, or physical restrictions.
We suggest that you do not drive or operate machinery, consume alcohol
or make any important decisions for at least 24 hours.
You will receive a follow-up phone call from a ambulatory center
nurse after your discharge to ensure that your recovery is proceeding
as expected.
If you experience any of the following problems after discharge
you should contact your physician immediately:
- A fever of 101 or higher within 2 days of surgery
- Shortness of Breath
- Significant or persistent nausea or vomiting
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Signs and Symptoms of Infection: including swelling, redness,
drainage, or pain
- Lightheadedness
*If you experience any of these problems, and your physician is
unavailable, you should go to the nearest Emergency Department.
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