The Pre-Surgery Orientation (PSO) process is initiated by the surgeon's
office when surgery is scheduled for a patient. Patients are given packets that
include instructions on how to arrange a PSO appointment and a
medical/anesthesia history form to fill out. Depending on a patient's needs, the
PSO visit can last 15-60 minutes. Some patients are phoned rather than seen
personally. During the visit, the PSO nurse gathers information, including
medical history, pain assessment, dietary survey and instructs the patient about
his/her upcoming surgery or procedure utilizing handouts, booklets and videos.
Services include:
- Providing education and specific instructions to all pre-op patients
regarding their hospitalization.
- Expediting the admission process by having all appropriate paperwork and
testing completed.
- Anticipating and initiating necessary referrals to other departments.
- Reducing patient anxiety and fear level.
|
Hours:
|
Monday -
Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| |
|
|
Location: |
Adventist Medical Center, 3rd Floor |
| |
10123 SE
Market Street |
| |
Portland,
OR 97216 |
| |
503-251-6376 |
| |
Fax
503-261-6738 |
|
|
10123
SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216 