Admitting procedure

Report to the 4th floor (Robie Street side of the building).
You will be contacted by phone to inform you of your appointment date and time.
If you are from out of town the Department of Health will cover the cost of the patients. (There is an additional charge for any family members that may accompany you. ) Stay at Point Pleasant Lodge (421-1599). Reservations may also be made online at http://www.pointpleasantlodge.com/
The Pre-admission Clinic provides out patient services before your admission to hospital.
This will allow you to remain at home until the day of your surgery.

The purpose of the pre-admission clinic is:

To meet your surgeon and discuss the surgical plans.
To provide all necessary information about your hospital visit before the day of surgery.
To begin the planning process for nursing care and other services that you will need before admission.
To teach you about your care before and after your operation.
To begin early discharge planning, and to find out what services you may need when you go home.
Please note your time in clinic may be quite long (expect to be there most of the day).
Make sure you have a light breakfast on the day of your pre-admission clinic.
During your visit you will meet the members of the health team. You will be able to ask your questions and have any concerns addressed.
Please bring your pills in their original bottles from the pharmacy with you. (They will be returned to you.)

Hours of operation

The clinic is open Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 4 pm
The clinic is located on the 4th floor of the New Halifax Infirmary (use Robie Street entrance). The clinic phone number is (902)473-3120.
You will be told the day before whether your surgery will be in the morning or afternoon. If it is in the morning your family may come in early to visit you before the surgery.
Your surgery date may scheduled at a later date.