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Before Your Hospital Admission
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Before you enter the hospital for surgery, a number of preparations will be made via phone including:
- Surgeon’s office will schedule your surgery and pre-admit phone call visit.
- Surgeon’s office will get approval from your insurance provider if needed.
- The pre-admit department will contact you via phone at the time your surgeon’s office scheduled the phone call appointment. Please have available all your medications with dosages, your medical and surgical history. You will be instructed to take a pre-op shower and given instructions on what medications to take the morning of surgery. Please have a pen and paper available to write down your instructions. If you have any questions for the pre-admit department, write them down ahead of time to help you remember. The department is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,and is closed on holidays.Please call (772) 223-2840 for more information.
- Your labs and diagnostics will be done prior to surgery. The surgeon’s office may give you a prescription to get your labs/diagnostics done. If they have not, pre-admit can help guide you to the nearest location to fit your schedule. Sometimes you may need additional testing done; pre-admit will guide you as to the nearest location to fit your schedule.
- The admissions department will also be calling you to update your demographics and insurance.You will be informed of your deductible, co-insurance or co-pay. Use this time to ask any questions you may have, including financial arrangements.
- Arrange to have a family member or friend pick you up and bring you home the day you will be discharged. If you need transportation, please ask us how we can help.
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Contact Pre-Admissions
Martin Memorial Pre-Admissions
2384-B S.E. Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 223-2840
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The Night Before Your Surgery
- If you are having surgery, please make sure not to eat or drink anything (no coffee, water, gum, mints) after midnight the night before your surgery. Please remember to take the medications you were instructed to take the morning of surgery with a sip of water. Take your pre-op shower the night prior and the morning of surgery as instructed.
- Your surgeon may give you additional instructions.
Please Leave These Things at Home
- Valuables such as jewelry, money, credit cards, etc.
(If you do bring valuables, please ask about storing them in the hospital safe. Valuables will only be released to you or your legal representative during regular cashier hours.)
- Electrical appliances.
(If you have a specific need, please talk with your nurse.)
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You may bring your glasses, dentures, hearing aides, etc., but Martin Memorial cannot be responsible for breakage or loss of items kept in your room.
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Please bring a photo ID and your insurance cards.
How to Get to the Hospital
How to Get the Best Health Care
- Have a Living Will (Advance Directives).
Let your loved ones know what decisions to make on your behalf,
in the event you are suddenly unable to do so.
Download the Advance Directives/Living Will form now.
- Be involved in your health care.
Know your health status.
Know what is being recommended and why it is best for you.
Know your rights and responsibilities.
You'll prevent errors and get better care and results.
- Ask questions until you understand.
Why is the test or treatment needed?
How will it help my condition?
Is it covered by my insurance?
What costs will I be responsible for?
When will I get the results?
- Take notes.
Ask your health care provider to repeat key points.
Have a friend or relative listen with you. Two pairs of ears are better than one!
- Keep a list of the medications you take.
Make sure your health care providers know what medications you take.
Print out this Personal Medication Record form and use it to list your medications.
See medication safety tips.
- Have a friend, family member, or advocate come with you.
Have someone speak up on your behalf.
Be comforted by having someone to support you.
During Your Stay
We are committed to providing the very best care during your stay.
- Your doctor will visit you as much as needed based on your condition and recovery.
- Our nurses will make sure you receive the care your doctor orders.
- We are absolutely committed to keeping our infection rates low. Learn about our surgery infection rates and learn how you can help prevent infection with our hand washing program.
- If you are at risk for falling, please be sure to follow instructions to keep you safe. Read more about fall prevention.
- Nurses at Martin Memorial continually rank at the top of national patient satisfaction surveys.
- Each person who cares for you will wear an identification badge.
- We are committed to maintaining your privacy and confidentiality.
- Refer to your in-room Patients Services Guide for directions for the telephone, television, Gift Shop, meals for family members, special services, and more.
- Learn about our spiritual care services.
- See information about visiting hours, gift shops and cafeterias.
Hospital Food
- Patients may order from our room service menu. A number of options, such as breakfast foods for dinner, are available. Meals may be ordered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Family members may order guest trays from the room service menu so family can eat together.
Discharge from the Hospital
Our Case Management team assists with arrangements for your discharge from the hospital, including:
- Any necessary home assistance from a visiting nurse.
- Medical equipment or supplies.
- Short-term nursing facility placement, if necessary.
- Medications required for your recovery.
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