Patient Procedure Passport

Thank you for choosing Tanner Health for your surgical procedure. This Patient Procedure Passport is designed to support your experience before, during and after surgery — providing clear guidance to help ensure a smooth process and a safe recovery.

You may access using the button below. If you have any questions about your procedure, please reach out to your surgeon's office.

What this guide includes

This booklet offers helpful instructions that will:

Help you prepare for your procedure
Provide important preoperative dietary and preparation instructions
Help you communicate with family and caretakers about your procedure
Describe what will occur on the day of your surgery
Explain what to expect after your procedure during recovery
Provide maps, directions and important key contact information

Your surgical checklist

What to bring:

List of allergies
Photo ID and insurance card
Relevant documents from your physician
Copy of advance directive or living will (if applicable)
Assistive devices such as braces, crutches or CPAP/BiPAP machines

What to do:

Expect a call or text from a nurse with your arrival time.
Take medications as instructed by your pre surgical team.
Follow the eating and drinking guidelines from your pre op nurse.
Arrange for a caregiver to stay with you for at least 24 hours after your procedure.
Bathe as directed and remove jewelry, piercings, nail polish and makeup.
Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.
Avoid alcohol, drugs and tobacco products 24 hours prior to your surgery.

What NOT to do:

Do not shave around the surgical area within 48 hours of surgery.

Call your physician if…

Contact your physician before surgery if you experience any of the following:

Diarrhea or vomiting
Excessive bleeding through bandages
Fever (greater than 100.5°F)
Rash, skin irritation or any other unusual health changes

Day of your procedure

Friends and family wait in the waiting room during preparation.
You may arrive 2–3 hours before surgery time.
Staff will assist with pre op preparations (gown, ID band vital checks).
The anesthesia team will review your anesthesia plan and answer questions.

After your procedure

Your physician will discuss the outcome with your family or caregiver.
Recovery in the Short Stay Unit before discharge home.
Follow up on care instructions and prescriptions provided before you leave.
Ask any remaining questions of your nurse or surgeon.

Post-procedure home care

A discharge nurse reviews your instructions with your caregiver.
Medications will be prescribed electronically to your pharmacy.
Follow dietary recommendations during recovery.
Rest as directed; avoid driving, making legal decisions or operating machinery.
Take steps to reduce fall risk at home.

Pain management and activity

Pain levels vary; talk with your care team about pain control methods.
Describe your pain accurately to help your care team tailor treatment.
Limited activity encouraged for the first 24 hours; increase as tolerated.

When to seek immediate care

Call 911 or return to the hospital if you experience:

Difficulty breathing
Excessive bleeding
Severe or worsening pain
Fainting, or signs of significant medical concern

Have a question or need to request an appointment?

Call or send us a text!

Whether you have a question about your procedure or would like to request an appointment, we have several ways you can contact us!

Call or text 770-834-3336, or click the button below to fill out our online Appointment Request Form, and a member of our team will get back to you within 48 hours.

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