Surgery Journey

Return to Same Day Admission Surgery Home

1. Registration

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Upon arrival, obtain a queue number at the kiosk for registration.

Upon completion of registration, patients will be provided with a wristband displaying their personal details and a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) tag

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2. Pre-surgery Preparation

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A pre-operation assessment and orientation will be conducted for all patients.

Patients will be provided a blue bag to store personal belongings. If necessary, pre-operative medication will be administered.

Guide for Caregivers

3. Pre-Surgery Transition

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Patients will be transferred to a designated waiting area adjacent to the operating room for final assessment.

The surgical team will perform a final check to ensure all documentation is in order before proceeding with the operation.

4. Surgery

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Patients will be escorted into the operating theatre for their scheduled procedure.

Caregivers will receive updates upon completion of the operation.

5. Recovery

Following surgery, patients will be closely monitored in the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) by the care team.

Caregivers may check the patient's status via the dashboard at the Day Surgery.

How to Check for Updates

6. Observation & Discharge

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Once monitoring in the PACU has been completed, patients will be admitted to their designated wards (as per their chosen class).

Once patients have been transferred, the care team will notify caregivers of the ward and bed numbers. Patients are now discharged from the operating theatre department to their respective wards for continued care management.

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For Caregivers (Same Day Admission)

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Discharge Checklist

Support your transition home with this discharge checklist.

Post-Operative Home Care

Tips and advice to make recovery at home easier.

Glossary

Common terms used during the elective surgery.