We look forward to welcoming you to our hospital
It is important that you are fully prepared for your stay in hospital so please follow the patient admission instructions given to you by your surgeon. Please pay special attention to all advice regarding not eating or drinking and taking medications.
As please ask that you remember to:
- Shower and wash your hair
- Remove any nail polish and make-up
- Take off jewellery and piercings
- If you have been asked not to eat or drink this will include gum and sweets, coffee and tea
Please note, Ormiston Hospital is unable to take responsibility for the loss or damage of your valuables and personal effects during your stay with us. Whilst every care is taken, we do ask that you leave your valuables at home or in the case of a family member or support person.
Allow plenty of time to get to Ormiston Hospital. For any reason that you are delayed, contact the hospital as soon as possible on (09) 250 1157.
On your admission
Once you arrive at Ormiston Hospital, please report into our main reception which can be found on Level 3. Our team will guide you through the admission procedures and confirm any payment arrangements. From here, you will be taken into our pre-operative lounge where our nurses will prepare you for surgery.
As part of the admission process and to ensure your safety here at Ormiston Hospital, you will be asked several times during your stay to confirm your personal detail.
This will start on admission and will continue throughout the day. Your surgeon and theatre nurses will also complete a final check before your surgery begins.
Our day-stay areas on Level 3 Reception are designed to meet your needs during the recovery phase after your surgery. Some extended day stay patients will recover on the Ward on Level 2.
If your procedure requires an overnight stay or longer, you will be transferred to your Ward Room on Level 2.