Day Surgery
The Day Surgery Unit provides care to 2,800 patients per year. Patients of the Western region accessing Day Surgery services receive care, education and discharge information on the day of their surgery.
In some cases, Day Surgery patients will also access the Pre-Admission Clinic service prior to the day of surgery.
Patient Information
- Ensure that tests ordered are done, no more than 28 days prior to your surgery. (Exception: when electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) is ordered, no more than six (6) months prior to your surgery).
- Arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you to Day Surgery and home as you will not be able to drive for at least 24 hours.
- An adult will need to stay with you for 24 hours after your surgery.
- Your surgery will be canceled if a ride home and an adult to stay with you is not arranged.
- Arrive at the hospital 2 hours before your surgery time to allow staff time enough to prepare you for surgery.
- When you arrive at the hospital, register at the Outpatient Registration Desk, then proceed (follow the blue dots) to the Day Surgery Unit on the 2nd floor of Western Memorial Hospital or the Day Surgery Unit at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital.
In Preparation for Surgery
- Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions about fasting. This is important in order to avoid cancellation of your procedure.
- Do not chew gum or suck on candy.
- Be careful not to swallow water when brushing your teeth.
- Ask your doctor whether or not you should take your prescribed medication on the day of surgery. If your surgeon does instruct you to take your medications, they should be taken with as little water as possible.
- Have a bath or shower before coming to hospital. Clean skin helps prevent infection.
- Do not shave or clip hair from the area of your operation. Cuts and nicks can increase the risk of infection.
- Do not wear deodorant, powder or scented products. Family members/visitors should be aware that Western Health advocates a scent free environment for patients and staff.
- Remove all make up and nail polish on fingers and toes so that your natural color can be seen during surgery.
- Remove all jewellery and leave it at home. Jewellery can increase the risk of injury and infection during surgery.
- Leave all valuables, money and credit cards at home as Western Health does not assume responsibility for lost or stolen goods.
- Bring storage cases for contact lens, glasses and hearing aids.
- Call your doctor if you have a cold or illness within seven (7) days before your surgery. This helps avoid surgery cancellations.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 0630 to 1900 hours
Location: 2nd Floor, Western Memorial Regional Hospital or
Main Floor - Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
Contact: 709-637-5000 extension 5146 or 5148 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital or
709-643-5111 extension 431 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital