Surgery Journey

Return to Elective Day Surgery Home

1. Registration

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

Upon completion of registration, patient 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-operative assessment and orientation will be conducted for all patients.

Patients will change into an operating gown, and a locker will be provided to store personal belongings. If necessary, per-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.

Prior to transfer, patients will be required to secure their personal belongings, including mobile phones, in the provided locker. 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 Collect Medication

6. Observation & Discharge

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Upon completion of monitoring in the PACU, patients shall be transferred to the step-down ward for continued care management. The care team will inform caregivers when the patient is ready for discharge and whether medications need to be collected from the pharmacy.

Patients will be offered light refreshments, and post-operative care instructions will be provided by the care team. A final review by the attending physician will be conducted prior to discharge.

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Common terms used during the elective surgery.