Sacred Heart Patient & Visitor Guide
Patient Registration
To save time, register by phone
All hospital patients need to be registered. Registering over the phone will save you time. Has someone called to register you yet? If not, please call 686-7166 or (800) 288-7444, ext. 7166. Have your health plan card handy when you call. The office is open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)
After your surgery is scheduled, your doctor will probably request Pre-Admission
Testing. PAT is where you meet with an anesthesiologist and a nurse and have any necessary lab work done. It is a good time to ask questions about your hospital stay. Please bring a list of your current medications. Also consider making a list of questions in advance and bringing it with you. Please allow 2 hours for your PAT visit.
Pain Control
Pain control after surgery may be a very important issue for you. Our staff is specially trained in working with patients and their doctors to help reduce pain. If you have any concerns about post-surgical pain, please discuss them with a nurse during Pre-Admission Testing.
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