Surgical Services

 

Preparing for Surgery/General Surgery Prep/Pre-Op Instructions


Insurance Pre-Authorization

• Please do in advance of scheduled surgery if needed.

 

Consent Forms

• Separate forms are required for admission to the hospital, your surgery and anesthesia.
• The consent forms are to be signed by patients 18 or older, otherwise by a parent or guardian.
• If a guardian is signing, a copy of the legal guardianship papers must be brought to the hospital.

 

Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

• Your physician may order lab work, EKG or X-rays to be done in preparation for your surgery.
• These tests maybe done at the Peninsula Medical Center, Marquette General Hospital or your community hospital or doctor's office.
• Please have the testing done at least three (3) days prior to surgery.
• If you have your pre-op tests done at your community hospital, instruct them to send copies to the Advanced Registration and Education Department at Marquette General Health System.

 

Pre-op Preps

• If your surgery requires a bowel prep or a cleaning scrub or shower, these instructions will be given by your physician's office.

 

Arrival Time

• You must call the Advance Registration and Education (ARE) Department at 225-3290 or 1-800-562-9753 ext. 3290, after 3 p.m. the day before your surgery is scheduled. Call Friday afternoon if your surgery is scheduled for Monday.
• If staying in Marquette, please call ARE and give a number where you can be reached the night before surgery in case of a change in the Operating Room schedule.

 

Special Needs

• Wheelchairs are available at all entrances to the hospital.
• If crutches are required after surgery, it is your responsibility to bring them with you. The hospital does not supply crutches.

 

Care at Home After Surgery

• You will need a responsible adult to escort you from the Outpatient Surgery Unit and drive you home.
• You will also need assistance at home for the first 24 hours after your discharge from the Outpatient Surgery Unit.