Extended Recovery

In some instances, your physician may request that you stay with us for additional observation and/or pain management. Our Extended Recovery Care Unit includes two beautifully decorated, semi-private rooms. Each room has a color TV, VCR/DVD, and private telephone line. Try to limit your calls so you can rest and recover from your procedure properly. The Extended Recovery Care Unit telephone number is 440-826-4014. You may give this number to family and friends. They can call this number anytime to speak with a Recovery Care nurse.

Who Will Be There to Care for Me?

Our well-trained, Extended Recovery Care Unit nursing staff will provide you with your post-operative care. Your physician and anesthesiologist are also on call to assist us in meeting your needs. Our main concern at The Surgery Center is your safety and comfort. We are equipped with complete cardiac monitoring, life support and emergency resuscitation equipment which enables us to constantly monitor the status of our patients.

Does My Insurance Cover This?

As your stay is still part of our outpatient surgery, there is no need to worry about inpatient verification as there is with overnight hospital stays. Your evening stay with us is considered an extended recovery room charge. However, if your surgery is cosmetic in nature, chances are you will be responsible for the cost of the overnight stay. Your physician or our personnel can answer this question for you.

What Do I Need to Bring?

A package will be provided to you which includes such items as toothpaste, toothbrush, body lotion and more. The only items you need to bring are personal belongings such as prescription drugs, contact lens cleaner, denture care and change of clothing for the following day.

Will Food Be Provided?

Well-balanced meals are provided if ordered by your physician, as well as drinks and snacks. Special dietary needs may be provided if we are notified in advance.

Are Visitors Allowed?

Visitors may stay with the patient until 9:00 pm the day of the procedure. After visitors leave you will continue to receive professional care and supervision throughout the night. We would like to remind you at this time that smoking is not permitted in our facility. Please keep the number of visitors to a minimum.