Pre Admission Fasting

On the morning of your surgery please adhere to the fasting requirements previously outlined by the Day Surgery. It is important you follow these instructions to prepare you for the general anaesthesia associated with your procedure.

Admission

On the day of admission we ask you come to Reception on Level 1 of the Day Surgery where you will be welcomed and your paperwork promptly checked.

For your convenience we suggest you wear loose comfortable clothing; leave valuables like jewellery at home; please remove all nail polish and makeup. If you wear contact lenses they will need to be removed before surgery so we suggest you bring your lens case. The North Shore Specialist Day Surgery is a totally smoke-free environment in line with NSW Health Legislation.

What to Bring

Please bring your Medicare card and your private health fund membership card. We can provide you with a medical certificate should you need one. Please bring your preferred method of payment as you will need to settle any gap costs at the time.

Pre Op

Following admission, you will be settled into the Day Surgery where you will be given a warm gown to change into and an area to leave your personal belongings. Your anaesthetist and doctor will meet you prior to your procedure for usual preoperative medical checks and ensure you are comfortable before surgery.

Patient Support

We recommend you have the support of a family member or friend on the day of your surgery and particularly post operatively to take you home. We have a comfortable waiting area adjacent to the Day surgery entrance on the Ground floor of the building for their convenience. Local coffee shops within walking distance include Cafe Northside 2/2 Greenwich Rd and the Sure Cafe in the Urban Hotel 194 Pacific Highway.

Going Home

Following surgery our nursing team will monitor your recovery from the anaesthesia and a doctor will approve your discharge. You will be given written instructions and any medication prescriptions as directed by your doctor.

You will need someone to drive and or accompany you home, and we recommend they stay with you for the remainder of the day so you can rest. We do not recommend travelling alone in a taxi or on public transport.

Feedback

We value your opinion of the care and services the North Shore Specialist Day Surgery provides and we ask you to complete our Patient Satisfaction Surgery before you leave – any particular suggestions for improvements or compliments would be most welcomed. Most importantly if you experience any problems during your stay please ask to see the Clinical Services Manager or Chief Executive of the Day Surgery immediately. If the concern is not resolved to your satisfaction you may which to contact:
The Health Care Complaints Commission
Locked Mail Bag 18
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
TEL: 1800 043 159/ www.hccc.nsw.gov.au

Post Operative Care

The morning after your procedure a recovery nurse will call you to check how you are feeling and answer any post operative questions you may have. If at any time after the procedure you have any concerns please contact your doctor directly.