Preparing for Your Stay

If you are having surgery or other procedure that requires a stay in the hospital, it is a good idea to prepare for your stay.  Here are some helpful tips:

• Pre-registering will save you time
• Make sure you understand and follow your doctor’s instructions regarding diet and other preparations before you arrive.
• Make sure you are in compliance with your insurance company’s pre-certification, pre-authorization or second opinion requirements and they have approved your procedure.
• Arrange to have a support person bring you to the hospital and pick you up when  discharged.
• Pack a small bag with things you’ll need during your stay.
• Your insurance card(s) and driver’s license
• Your doctor’s orders, if any
• Any applicable co-payment

Do Bring 

• Hearing aids, dentures, glasses, asthma inhalers
• Comfortable clothing for the return home
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Hairbrush
• Lotion
• Medications
• Reading material
• Robe and slippers
• Socks

Don’t Bring

• Jewelry
• Money
• Valuable electronics
• Watches
• Other valuables