All surgical procedures at CPMC (except emergency surgery) require pre-admission, registration and a nurse screening. Download the preregistration brochure (PDF).
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Find JobsAll surgical procedures at CPMC (except emergency surgery) require pre-admission, registration and a nurse screening. Download the preregistration brochure (PDF).
Preregistration is a two-step process that you must complete before your surgery, test or procedure at CPMC.
Step 1: Health History.
One to two weeks before your procedure, please call (415) 600-2500, option 1, to schedule your mandatory nursing interview to review your health history and any necessary tests. If you don't complete this step, your surgery or procedure may be cancelled. Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to schedule.
Step 2: Preregistration.
The nurse will transfer your call to the Patient Access Center to complete the preregistration process. Please be have your insurance card information ready when you begin.
Every surgery requires both psychological and physical preparation. Depending on your type of surgery, you may need to prepare in different ways, but the basic standards for physical preparation include:
Please arrive one to two hours prior to your scheduled surgery time and check in with the admitting office or the surgery desk. The nursing staff will assign each patient a pre-surgery preparation room and the following will take place:
When it is time to leave the hospital, your attending physician will write a discharge order. Standard discharge time is 11 am.
The attending physician and discharge nurse will provide you with instructions regarding your post-hospital care, diet and activities. A friend, family member or private transportation service is required to take all patients home after a surgical procedure.
Hospital staff will escort you and help you into the transportation vehicle. Discharge medication can be purchased at the outpatient pharmacy of the patient’s your choice.
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