Hospital Admission and Discharge

Pre-Admission

A pre-admission appointment will help make your stay easier and less stressful.

If your physician’s office has not made a pre-admission appointment for you, please call (562) 925-8355 and we will schedule one at your convenience. You will meet with a caring pre-admission coordinator who will make sure everything is in order. Your doctor may also schedule routine medical tests such as laboratory tests or X-rays, before your hospitalization. However, other routine tests may be done on the day of your admission.

You may want to bring a family member or trusted friend to your pre-admission appointment. We can help answer questions you or they may have then.

Pre-Registration

We encourage all patients to pre-register. This way, your paperwork can be prepared before you arrive and we can expedite your check-in process. Please note that you will also need to sign documents when you arrive on the day of your service.

What to do if you’re having surgery

If you are scheduled to have elective surgery and have any questions contact our pre-op nurse at (562) 925-8355.

Please bring the following with you on your admission day:

• Current Insurance Card or Credit Card or Cash for Payment or Deposit
• Picture ID
• Insurance Authorization (if you have received one)
• Physician Orders or Paperwork
• Blood Donor Cards
• Advance Directive

Admitting Department — (562) 925-8355 ext. 7001.

Discharge

We help you heal even after you leave.

If you should need skilled nursing care or physical therapy at home, we will gladly help arrange this service if medically necessary. We also will arrange ongoing hospitalization at a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation hospital if necessary. If you have any questions, please call our friendly case managers in Patient Relations.

Patient Relations — (562) 925-8355. ext. 210