You should have nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to surgery including gum, mints, or smokeless tobacco.
Please bring a current list of all medications, including dosages, and/or medications in the bottles to the hospital the day of your surgery.
Do not bring any valuables to the hospital with you.
Please remember to bring your drivers license and insurance cards. If you have any important documents such as advance directive, power of attorney, or guardianship documents, please bring them with you to the hospital.
You should take a bath or shower the morning of surgery using an antibacterial soap.
You may brush your teeth, but do not swallow any water.
You should wear comfortable clothes the day of surgery.
You will need a responsible driver (Over the age of 18) to drop you off and pick you up. We prefer your driver to stay at the hospital during your procedure.
If you have sleep apnea, bring your CPAP machine to the hospital with you.
If you are spending the night, you will not be in your patient room until after your surgery. Please leave your belongings in the car or with family members.
Morning medications for high blood pressure/heart disease, respiratory or seizure disorder should be taken the morning of surgery with a small sip of water. Consult your physician regarding any other daily meds (insulin, blood thinners, ect.) to take or stop prior to surgery.
South Campus – Please park at the BACK or SOUTH SIDE of the hospital, and check-in at ADMITTING.
North Campus – Park on the WEST SIDE of the building and enter through the doors under the “Community Hospital” portico. REGISTRATION is located in the lobby.
Please arrive at least two hours ahead of your scheduled surgery time.
We thank your very much for choosing Community Hospital.
