This brochure is intended to provide you with information
about your surgery including preoperative, what to expect
during your stay and post-op instructions. Please read it
carefully and feel free to call us with any questions you
may have.
If you cannot keep your appointment please call
your doctor's office as soon as possible.
Surgery Checklist:
- Bring you current insurance card or worker's
comp claim information. We need to see this information
each time you visits.
- Ask your doctor if there are any medications
you must discontinue before your surgery. This is
very important.
- Ware loose fitting comfortable clothing.
- Leave valuables at home
- Follow directions about when you may eat
prior to your surgery.
- Bring x-rays & test results if you have
them.
- Bring your medications
- If required, mae plans for someone to drive
you home.
We look forward to providing your surgical care.
About Ambulatory Surgery
Many procedures that were once considered appropriate
for inpatient treatment are now being performed successfully
in an outpatient or ambulatory setting.
Benefits include short stays, more personalized
care and the ability for the patient to recuperate in their
own home. Thoroughly reading the downloadable document should
help answer your questions. Your can expect someone to call
you the day before your surgery, and 1-3 days after your surgery.
If you have any questions regarding your procedure or the
scheduling of it please contact the Center for Pain Control
at 610-374-2927.
Our center is located at 1235 Penn Ave. Suite
100. The same building complex as your doctor's office. You
may ve dropped off and picked up at our canopy over the front
door. Parking is in the lot adjacent to the building. Handicapped
spaces are available. Your will be greeted by a registration
clerk upon entering. She will confirm your identity, allergies
and give you an ID band to wear on your wrist. Please have
your insurance information, referral form (in needed) and
medication list with you.
It is necessary for us to collect all of your
insurance information even if your claim is through auto insurance
or worker's compensation. Payment of your deductible,
and co-Insurance is expected at the time of service unless
prior arrangements have been made.
Except for emergencies, to have been given the
necessary informed consent prior to the start of a procedure.
To be encouraged to participate in decisions involving their
health care. To expect reasonable response to any reasonable
requests that may be made for service. To refuse treatment
(drugs procedures, etc.) to the extent permitted by law and
to be informed of the medical consequences of this decision.
To expect communication in the language which they understand.
Non-English speaking persons are encouraged to provide their
own interpreters. To expect treatment without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, sex, national origin or source of
payment, except for fiscal capability thereof. To expect good
management techniques to be implemented within the ASF. These
techniques shall make effective use of a patient’s time
and avoid personal discomfort In the event of a transfer to
another facility, the responsible person will be notified.
The institution to which the patient is to be transferred
shall be notified prior to the patient’s transfer. As
per written transfer agreement. To know services available,
such as provisions for after hours or emergency care, educational
material available, and policies concerning payment of fees.
To expect that the ASF will provide information for continuing
health care requirements following discharge. To examine and
receive an explanation of his bill, regardless of source of
payment. To know the entire facility is designated as a non-smoking
area. To leave the center even against the advice of his physician.
In this circumstance the patient will be asked to sign a release
absolving the facility of liability. To be informed of his
rights at the time of admission.
- To expect to be treated with respect,
consideration, and dignity by competent personnel.
- To be assured confidential treatment
of disclosure of records and afforded the opportunity to
approve or refuse the release of such information,
except as otherwise permitted by law or requirements by
contract for third party payments.
- To have access to the information contained
in his medical records, unless access is specifically restricted
by the attending practitioner for medical reasons.
- To expect consideration of privacy
concerning his won medical care program. Case discussion,
consultation, examination, and treatment are considered
confidential and shall be conducted discreetly with other
caregivers directly responsible for your care.
- To know the name and function of any
person from this facility who is providing health care services
to the patient.
- To know what Ambulatory Surgery Facility
rules and regulations apply to his conduct as a patient.
This information is available at the reception desk.
- To expect emergency procedures to
be implemented without unnecessary delay.
- To expect good quality care and high
professional standards that are continually maintained and
reviewed.
- To know names and professional relationships
of other physicians who may render care in the absence of
the attending physician.
- To be provided to the degree known,
information concerning their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
When it is not medically advisable to give such information
to the patient, the information will be made available
to an appropriate person on his behalf.
- To request a second opinion regarding
proposed treatment options.
- To expect reasonable continuity of
care and to know the time and location of appointments.
- To have all patient's rights apply
to the person who may have legal responsibility to make
decisions regarding medical care on behalf of the patient.
Generally you will be able to drive yourself
to and from the surgery center, unless other conditions preclude
you from doing so.
You may eat or drink up to 2 hours before your
scheduled procedure time.
You may take all your normal medications on
the morning of surgery with sips of water with the exceptions
of aspirin, aspirin products, plavix, and coumadin
which should be discontinued five days prior
to your procedure.
You will need a responsible adult to escort
you home after the procedure.
Your man eat and drink until midnight the night
before your scheduled surgery.
Please ask your doctor which medications you
should take the day of surgery.
If you smoke, please refrain the day of your
procedure.
You should have read information specific to your procedure
that was given to you by your physician’s office. The
doctor will have you sign an informed consent. This means
that you understand the procedure, alternatives to it, and
the risks and benefits of having it performed.
You will be escorted to our patient care area, where you may
be asked to change into a patient gown for your procedure.
A locker will be made available for storing your personal
items. A nurse will record your vital signs, and other pertinent
health information. When final preparations are completed,
you will be taken to the room where your procedure will be
performed. Family will be asked to wait in our waiting area.
X-ray will likely be used for your procedure. If you are pregnant
or think you may be, tell the x-ray technologist before having
an x-ray taken.
A bed or wheelchair may be used to transport you to the operating
room, or you may walk. Monitors are placed on your body to
measure your vital signs. If you are receiving anesthesia,
this is when it is begun. You may notice the operating room
has very bright lights. If you are cold, and we haven’t
given you a blanket, please ask for one.
Immediately after completion of the surgery, you will be taken
to one of our recovery areas. There a nurse will be with you
until you have met discharge criteria. You will be offered
a light refreshment before leaving. Discharge instructions
will be given to you and your escort. This is a great time
to have any of your questions answered .
As you are prepared to leave, your driver can prepare to pick
you up at the front door. Please understand that unforeseen
pre-, intra-, or post-operative events may necessitate admission
to the hospital.
When to call Us:
Call your doctor, nurse, 911, or go to the nearest emergency
room if you notice: Chest pain, Vomiting lasting longer than
4 hours, A large amount of bleeding or swelling or foul smelling
discharge from the incision., a red, hot, hard area around
the incision or on your legs, shortness of breath, or a fever
over 101.
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