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ADMISSION STEPS - WPMC
Posted 12/22/2006
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1. CLINIC VISITS. Your doctor decides that you need to be admitted to the medical center.
2. PREADMIT CLINIC. Personnel will coordinate all requirements necessary before your admission.
3. PREADMISSION TESTING. You may need to visit various clinics for outpatient testing.
4. ANESTHESIA AND OPERATING ROOM NURSE INTERVIEW. If you are being admitted for an operation you will be met at the Perri Room and interviewed by an Operating Room Nurse and the Anesthesia personnel.
5. HISTORY AND PHYSICAL. Your doctor will schedule a time to give you a total physical exam and record your medical history, if not already done.
6. ADMISSION. You will be admitted to the Nursing Unit appropriate for your care.
7. PRE-OPERATIVE TEACHING. Once you have settled in your room, a nurse will give you "Pre-Op" instructions. The nurse will discuss with you what to expect during your stay. Pre-Op instructions may include information about diet restrictions, activity limitations, special cleansing, medications, etc. Both you and the staff must work together to maximize your health care. If you are going to have an operation, the staff on your Nursing Unit will discuss with you what to expect during your stay.
Fact Sheet Point of Contact
88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
(937) 522-3252
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