Surgical Services
Seniors Ambulatory Surgery Center
Holy Cross Hospital’s unique Seniors Ambulatory
Surgery Center opened in August 2009 to care for patients 65 and older
who are having outpatient procedures or surgeries.
Similar to our Seniors
Emergency Center – which
opened in November 2008 as the first of its kind in the nation – our
new Seniors Ambulatory Surgery Center provides care tailored to the
specific needs of seniors. Our goal is to provide expert care while
reducing anxiety and confusion in our patients. We achieve this by
the attentive way our staff talks and listens; with the quiet, private
atmosphere we provide; and by how closely we involve family and caregivers.
Before Surgery: Personal Attention to Get You Ready
Our entire presurgical process for ambulatory surgery patients is now
faster, easier and less confusing. Our new registration method gathers
important information about patients and their upcoming procedures.
To simplify the process further, patients—or
one of their loved ones— can
even register
online.
A few days before surgery, a phone
call from a Holy Cross Hospital nurse will cover the details surrounding
a patient’s ambulatory
surgery hospital visit, including the patient’s existing health
conditions, medications, spiritual needs, and how he or she will return
home. The nurse also will use this time to determine the patient’s
awareness level and ability to care for him or herself upon leaving
the hospital. If necessary, the nurse will review various follow-up
services available at home or in the community through Holy Cross Hospital.
During Surgery: Care that Gives You Peace of
Mind
Operating room nurses at Holy Cross Hospital are trained to
be advocates for senior patients.
Nurses watch for correct positioning
of the patient’s body to
protect fragile joints and bones, take special precautions to safeguard
delicate skin, and use gel pads to properly protect and align the patient’s
body during the surgery.
As people age, they may experience a slower
metabolism, become more sensitive to drug dosing, have multiple health
issues and take a greater number of medications. All of these factors
are accounted for during surgery. As changes occur in a patient’s
reaction to anesthesia, we respond with modifications of the anesthetic
to ensure safety and comfort.
If the unexpected happens, our experienced
team members are equipped with all of the amenities of a full-service
hospital. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced clinicians,
Holy Cross Hospital offers peace of mind to our patients.
After Surgery:
Extra Time to Recover
Patients 65 and older tend to recover more slowly,
so we give them extra time to recuperate in a peaceful environment.
Here they can regain their strength and confidence and make a seamless
return to their home or other care setting.
The center features six
bays containing recliners and stretchers with upgraded mattresses;
soft lighting; noise-absorbing materials; an inviting color scheme;
and non-glare, slip-proof floors.
Once patients leave the center, the
personal attention doesn’t end. As part of a continuum of care,
all patients receive a follow-up phone call from a nurse to make sure
each patient’s needs are being met.
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