The Team Members at Brooksville Regional Hospital want you to be invloved with your health care. We understand the hesitation of our patients because they are not sure what to expect when they are scheduled for a procedure. You always have the right to ask questions and we encourage you to take an active role in your healthcare. Our passion is for you to be VERY SATISFIED with your experience at Brooksville Regional! Below is information about what to expect when you arrive.
Remember if you are not Very Satisfied we want to hear from you and understand what we could have done to make your visit above your expectations so you will be VERY SATISFIED. Thank you for choosing us for your care.
Insurance Cards
Please remember to bring your insurance card with you for registration. Our admitting staff copies insurance cards to facilitate follow up with insurance carriers and to protect you. Please have your cards available to speed up this process.
Preparing For Surgery
We strive to make your admittance to our hospital as smooth and comfortable as possible. One way to ease any concerns you may have is to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with our processes before your arrive.
Please be sure to ask any member of your healthcare team if you have further questions about your upcoming surgery. In order to prepare, be sure to:
- Stop eating and drinking after midnight before surgery, or as directed.
- Ask when to stop taking aspirin or other blood thinners, herbs, vitamins and supplements. Some of these can interfere with surgery or interact with other medications.
- Ask which medications you should continue to take. If told to take your medication on the day of surgery, do so with only a sip of water, or as directed.
- If you smoke, cut down or quit.
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Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled surgery time.
Bringing Comforts From Home
The following guidelines are for you to use when bringing personal belongings from home while a patient at our hospital.
- For your added comfort during your stay with us, you are welcome to bring personal toiletry items.
- It is important that you inform your nurse of any medications you may have brought with you to the hospital including any complementary/alternative medications (i.e. herbal products).
- To prevent electrical shock or fire, bringing in personal electrical devices is strongly discouraged.
- If you do bring in any electrical equipment, it is a requirement that it be checked by the Plant Operations Department prior to use. We strongly recommend leaving your valuables at home where you know they are safe. The hospital will not accept liability for any valuables you choose to leave in your room.