As a patient you will be instructed to check in prior to your actual procedure time. When you arrive at Grand Teton Center, a clerical staff member will greet you at the front desk. Upon arrival, we will ask you to verify your personal information, inform you of our conditions of admission and obtain a copy of your insurance card and photo identification. You will be asked to wait briefly in our reception area until a nurse comes to escort you to the pre-op area. During your procedure, we encourage any guest or family member to remain in the reception area, however we are happy to call your guest or family member when you are done with your procedure.
Preparing for Procedure
Preparing for your procedure is very important. To insure your comfort and reduce the risk of any complications during your procedure, please read the following instructions carefully. In the event that these instructions are not followed, your procedure will be subject to cancellation to eliminate any increased health risks.
We will call you up to one week prior to your procedure and give specific instructions beforehand. If you do not hear from us the day before your procedure it means that we were unable to reach you by phone so please give us a call at: (208) 524-3800.
General instructions are as follows:
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke anything (including mints, gum, or chewing tobacco) after midnight the evening before your procedure unless otherwise instructed.
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Bring a list of your medications including over the counter or herbal medications as well as a list of allergies. We will verify your medication list on admission.
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Take your heart, breathing, seizure, or high blood pressure medicine with a small sip of water the morning of your procedure; bring your inhaler if you use one.
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Leave all jewelry and valuables at home. Please bring your insurance cards and a picture ID with you.
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Please notify your doctor and our staff of any internal or external devices such as pacemaker or defibrillators.
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If you are unable to keep your appointment, please notify us by calling (208) 524-3800.
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It is necessary for you to arrange a responsible adult to be with you the day of your procedure for observation and transportation. Space limitation makes it necessary to limit the numbers of visitors to one (1) per patient. Please do not bring anyone with you who has symptoms of illness such as cough, cold, or virus.
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Plan to have a responsible adult with you for at least twenty-four (24) hours following your procedure. For your safety, it is our policy to cancel/reschedule your procedure if you have not made these arrangements.
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It's best not to make other commitments on the day of your procedure, as it occasionally becomes necessary to adjust appointment times.
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Please review the Patient Rights and Responsibilities.
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Wear casual, loose-fitting clothing. A short sleeve top is best for the nurse to obtain vital signs and start an IV for medication administration.
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If you are female of childbearing age and capabilities please be prepared to provide a urine specimen upon arrival.
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Notify your doctor and our staff of any changes in your health, including minor changes such as a cold/flu or fever/chills.
Our Process:
The nurse will escort you to an admission room or bay and ask you to change into a gown. The nurse will review your medical history and medication as well as some general discharge instructions. The nurse will check your vital signs and start an IV for your procedure.
Endoscopy Suite or Operating Room
Let our friendly staff make your visit as pleasant as possible. The endoscopy procedure nurse or anesthesia provider will transport you on a stretcher into the procedure room. The procedure room staff will connect you to all the monitoring devices in order to watch your blood pressure, breathing, oxygen levels and heart.
After your procedure you will be brought to the Recovery Area. The staff will monitor you closely throughout your recovery period. You will remain until you are awake and ready to go home which is generally within about 30 minutes.
Your doctor will come and visit with you before you go home and a member of the nursing staff will review your discharge instructions. You will also be given written discharge instructions and give you the opportunity to ask questions about your results. It is not unusual to still feel a little sleepy when you are discharged. Remember that you will need someone to accompany you and drive you home, as you will be considered under the influence of medications after your procedure.
A member of the nursing staff will call you within a week of your procedure to check on you.