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Whether you will be at Heart of the Rocies Regional Medical Center for a few hours or a few days it is important to know ahead of time what to expect and what preparations you need to make. Please remember that all procedures, from a blood draw to surgery, require registration. Medical Preparations Depending on the procedure, your doctor or a member of the surgical services staff will inform you of any preparations you need to make before your surgery (i.e., no eating for 24 hours prior to admission, use of medications, etc.). It is important to follow these instructions completely or your procedure may be cancelled. Keep in mind that when you are asked to stop eating or drinking before a procedure that you are also to refrain from drinking water, eating hard candy, or chewing gum. Until the time you are to stop eating and drinking, drink extra water or juice to ensure you will not become dehydrated. Talk to your doctor about what medications you should or should not take before your procedure. If you are taking medications for blood pressure, heart or lung disease, seizures, or diabetes, it is important that you clarify what time these should be taken. If you take blood thinning medication, including aspirin, discuss this with your physician. Bring your inhalers and hearing aids with you. It is important that your questions are addressed. You may want to bring a list of questions regarding your procedure and recovery. Personal Preparation Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to the hospital and shower or bathe prior to coming. Do not wear any make-up, nail polish, or jewelry because it may cause complications during your procedure. Artificial nails are acceptable, but all polish must be removed. If you wear contact lenses, bring your lens container and solution. You may not wear contacts during your procedure. It could be more convenient to wear glasses to the hospital. Registration/Admission Unless you are an emergency patient, you must pre-register for any procedure done at HRRMC. Please come 15-30 minutes prior to an outpatient procedure such as a Mammogram. Come at least one hour prior to inpatient procedures or endoscopy procedures. Bring insurance cards and pre-certifications, if required. You may pre-register days before your procedure. If you are instructed to be at the hospital before 7:00 a.m., please register at the second floor nursing station. Enter the hospital through the Emergency Room entrance. Go on to the elevator in the main hallway and go to the second floor. When exiting the elevator turn to the right and continue down the hall to the nurses' station. After 7:00 a.m., please register at the hospital's front desk.  Map of 1st FloorMap of 2nd FloorWhat to Bring and What Not to Bring We ask that you do not bring any valuables with you including jewelry, watches, wallets, or purses. The rooms do not have secured closets. You will be asked upon check-in to store any valuables in the hospital safe. Only you (or possibly a spouse) can retrieve items from the safe. Patients may have up to $5 cash in their rooms. You may bring books or magazines. There is a varied selection of magazines at the hospital for patient and visitor use. Patient Rooms Most of the patient rooms are shared. If you would prefer a private room, you may request it during your admission. Requests are granted depending on hospital occupancy. For the health and safety of our patients and visitors, HRRMC prohibits smoking in the building. There is an outdoor smoking area outside of the main entrance of the hospital. |
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