Lincoln Surgical Hospital – Pre-surgery Information

PRE-SURGERY INFORMATION

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Exceptional People Providing Extraordinary Care

Thank you for trusting Lincoln Surgical Hospital with your surgical needs. When it comes to your health, you deserve the best. That’s why Lincoln Surgical Hospital strives to provide each and every patient with extraordinary care.

Lincoln Surgical Hospital is the only multi-speciality, physician owned, surgical hospital in Nebraska. From our larger, more comfortable patient suites and amenities to our excellent nurse to patient ratio, you and your loved one will receive more personalized attention with a 5-star experience at our facility.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

SPECIALITIES

Our Specialties include, but are not limited to: • Ophthalmology • General Surgery • Orthopaedics • Podiatry • Plastic Surgery • Pediatrics • Gynecology • Urology • Neuro/Spine

• Please print and complete the pre-admission forms for your preoperative call and bring them to your SUCCESS class. They can be found at: lincolnsurgery.com/patient-info/forms.

• A member of our staff will call you to obtain health and registration information and answer any questions you have. If you wish to schedule a specific time to be contacted, please call 402-484-0960. • If you are having total joint replacement surgery, please call to enroll in our free joint SUCCESS class at 402-484-0884. • Please make arrangements for a responsible adult to be present for your discharge instructions and to drive you home. You will need someone to stay with you for 24 hours following your discharge. • You are required to have a preoperative physical within 30 days of your surgery. If your surgeon did not instruct you to get one, you will need to clarify if they will be doing this for you. • Please be aware that admit times may change after the preoperative nurse talks to you. We will call you with a new admission time if this happens. Please make flexible plans for the day of surgery. • Notify your surgeon if you develop cold or flu like symptoms, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or skin issues on or near the surgical site such as bug bites, scratches, or rash, etc.

• Bring your insurance card and photo ID. • Bring your home medications in their original bottles. • You may be asked to provide a urine sample upon admission. • Follow our instructions regarding eating and drinking before surgery as directed by the preoperative nurse during your phone call. Avoid chewing gum or using tobacco products the day of surgery. • Bring your CPAP machine if you use one.

• Take your medications as directed by the preoperative nurse during your preoperative call. • Please avoid wearing make-up, nail polish and jewelry. • Please leave valuables at home. • If you have a health care power of attorney, please bring the paperwork with you on the day of surgery. If you don’t have a health care power of attorney but wish to create one, you may find forms and instructions at lincolnsurgery.com/patient-info/forms. • If you are the guardian of a minor child or dependent adult, please bring guardianship papers with you on the day of surgery.

Lincoln Surgical Hospital is committed to making quality surgical services accessible to Lincoln and surrounding communities. If you have any questions regarding your bill during your hospital stay, please call our main billing number at (402) 484-9025.

We work with most insurance companies. You can find a list of insurance companies who we have a “preferred provider” status with at: lincolnsurgery.com/financial/insurance.

PATIENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION

When you arrive at Lincoln Surgical Hospital, you may enter through Entrance C, located under the main overhang. Our professional, friendly staff will welcome you and begin your admission process.

Our cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.

If you are traveling from out of town and need overnight lodging, a list of nearby visitor accommodations can be found at lincolnsurgery. com/patient-info/visitor-accommodations/.

To learn more about Lincoln Surgical Hospital please visit lincolnsurgery.com.

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

“I really appreciate all the careful explanations at each step of the way”.

“This facility is great; much more comfortable than other hospitals. It is a warm, friendly and relaxing environment. Thank you all for everything”.

“The nurses were especially courteous, respectful and kind. The best!! They had everything organized. Exceeded expectations”!

“This was my 2nd procedure in 3 months and I would never go anywhere else for surgery. Staff has ALWAYS gone out of their way to make me comfortable and welcomed”.

“Thank you for making my surgery experience a great one! From arrival to dismissal, everyone was awesome! You all exceeded my expectations. “Exceptional People Providing Extraordinary Care” is right on! Thanks so much!”

1710 S. 70 th Street Lincoln, NE 68506 402.484.9090 lincolnsurgery.com

Please use Entrance C to access the hospital

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Non-discrimination statement Lincoln Surgical Hospital complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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