What You Need to Know Before Surgery
Pre-operative Center:
All patients who will have an elective procedure are required to visit the preoperative Center prior to the day of surgery. Patients may visit up to seven days prior to their scheduled admission date unless blood typing /screening is required, which must be performed within three days of surgery.
The Pre-operative center is designed to streamline the admission process, promote patient education, and improve customer satisfaction. Potential delays on the day of admission are avoided through a comprehensive pre-admission assessment conducted by a registered nurse. The developmentally age-appropriate education provided by the Center promotes an optimal hospital experience. Patients have one stop assess to laboratory, EKG, and chest X-ray examinations. The Center plays a vital role in meeting the physical, spiritual, and cultural needs of our patients.
The Pre-operative Center is located just west of the hospital at 901 San Bernardino Road, Suite 100. The Center is open Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more information, call (909) 920-4924
Advance Medical Directive
Consider completing an Advance Medical Directive if you don't already
have one. Advance Medical Directives are legal documents that allow
you to give directions about your future medical care if you become
mentally or physically unable to choose or communicate your wishes.
Ask our registration staff for details about Advanced Medical Directives.
Click
here for a copy of California's Advance Medical Directive Form.
Understanding Informed Consent
You must give your written consent for surgery to take place. Informed
consent is an important patient right. You have the right to receive
and understand the information you need to make decisions about your
medical care. You also have the right to accept or refuse treatment.
Informed consent can help ensure that you make the best decisions about
your care.
Informed consent involves an understanding of the following:
- Your diagnosis or condition
Why
surgery is recommended
- What will take place during surgery
- The risks and expected benefits of surgery
- What to expect after surgery
- Other treatment options - including the option of not having treatment
Read all consent forms carefully before signing. Ask questions if there
is anything you don't understand.
Transportation
Make arrangements in advance for transportation home. It is important
that your ride is available when you are discharged. By law, you are
not permitted to drive yourself home.
Special Needs
If you have special needs, such as hearing, sight, or speech impairment,
spiritual, cultural, or other needs, please notify the Patient Services
Representative at (909) 920-4767 in advance so we may accommodate you.
Medications
Do not take any medications the day of surgery unless otherwise instructed
by your doctor. If you are taking heart or blood pressure medications,
consult with your doctor prior to surgery. If you develop a cold, sore
throat, fever, or other illness prior to your surgery, please notify
your doctor before coming to the hospital.
If your physician prescribes
medications for you to take when you go home, you should arrange for
a family member or friend to take the prescription to a pharmacy to
be filled.
