Patient Guide

A nurse from The Surgery Center of Rhode Island will call you by 1pm with your preoperative instructions the day before surgery. A member of our billing staff will review your medical benefit coverage and notify you of any personal responsibilities to the facility. In regards to medical billing, the anesthesia fees and any fees for lab work, and physician office fees are billed separately from the facility.

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight with the exception of 12oz of clear liquids up until two hours before your arrival time if you choose. Clear liquids include apple juice, ginger ale, or water.

Wear comfortable clothes.

We do ask that you bring:

• Your medical coverage card
• A picture ID
• Any payment required,

Please do not bring any valuables with you the day of surgery. Remove all jewelry, including body piercings.

Upon check-in, you will be required to sign necessary paperwork, which includes authorization for The Surgery Center of Rhode Island to release information to your insurance company.

In the case of minors (under 18 years of age) a parent or guardian must accompany the patient and stay until discharge. Children may bring a favorite toy or DVD with them. If you are having surgery and are a woman of child bearing age, please bring a urine sample for pregnancy testing.

For any concerns or complaints, please feel free to contact Kimberly Blaise, the facility Administrator or Evelyn Mortin, Clinical Director at 401-737-4711.

Your physician may have ownership interest in The Surgery Center of Rhode Island and you may reschedule your procedure at another facility if you so desire.