If you are being admitted to Shands Starke, please check-in with the
Admissions Department, located on the first floor at the South entrance of Shands Starke.
At that time, you will be asked for demographic, financial and insurance information. You will
be asked to secure your valuables with a relative or in the hospital safe. The registration process
usually takes about 30 minutes.
The Shands Starke Medical Group patient registration area is
located on the first floor at the North entrance of Shands Starke in the Specialty Physicians Group
office and is open from 7:30 am until 5 pm.
For more information about Admission to Shands Starke, please call Admissions
at 904.368.2300, ext 82236.
Before
you arrive
Prior to arriving at the hospital, you may be required to follow special
instructions given to you by your physician or healthcare provider.
It is important that you follow these instructions and any pre-operation
guidelines.
Eating and drinking
The evening before your surgery, you may eat a normal dinner. However,
you cannot eat or drink anything (including water, gum or hard candy)
after midnight. Not eating or drinking is essential to preventing vomiting
during and after anesthesia. If you violate these guidelines, your surgery
may be cancelled.
Medications
Bring a list of your current medications that includes the names, dosages
and how often you take them. Talk to your physician about possible drug
interactions.
You may be asked to stop taking aspirin or medications with aspirin.
Many patients should stop taking aspirin two weeks before surgery. Patients
may also have to stop taking anticoagulants or blood thinners such as
Coumadin. Talk to your physician about these and other medications before
and after your surgery.
Smoking
It is strongly recommended that smokers quit smoking as early as possible
before surgery.
What to bring
We want you to be comfortable during your stay at Shands. The following
tips should help you when packing for the hospital.
You should bring:
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Personal identification
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Information given to you by your physician
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Insurance card(s)
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Signed pre-authorization treatment letters from your insurance
company
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Copy of your medical records and diagnostic study results
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Proof of guardianship
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List of medications and dosages
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Small amount of cash
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Personal hygiene products and toiletries
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Change of clothing and sleep wear
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Eyeglasses, hearing aids or other assistance devices
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Books or other reading material
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Favorite doll or toy for pediatric patients
For the comfort and safety of all patients, Shands requests that you
do not bring jewelry, valuables, electric appliances (hairdryer, shaver,
heating pads, etc.), food, or medications.
If you will have an extended stay at Shands, consider bringing one
photo of family or friends, books or reading materials, or comfortable
pajamas