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After you see your doctor at Hunter Pain Specialists, the Bookings Clerk will advise you of the date of your procedure. The bookings clerk will then send your details to the Admissions Team at King Street Private Hospital.
Once we receive these details you will receive an SMS with a link to complete your online Admissions Paperwork.
When completing the Health History Section please ensure you include all medications including, weight loss injections and supplements/vitamins you are currently taking.
If you develop ANY illness in the weeks leading up to surgery/procedure, please let us know. Even developing a slight nose sniffle needs to be reported in the week prior to your admission. Please call 02 4092 8181 and ask to speak with the Pre-Admission Clinic. If you become unwell on the weekend leading up to a surgery scheduled for Monday please CALL 02 4092 8181.
Please bring all of your medications, in original packaging. to your hospital admission. The medications need to be clearly labelled with pharmacy instructions on outside of box.
Please do not bring medications you have placed in Dosette Boxes which have no official Pharmacy Instructions attached.
Following your Day Procedure, please ensure you have arranged a responsible adult to accompany you home and stay with you for 24 hours. You will not be permitted to leave the hospital alone. You will not be permitted to travel via public transport alone.
For 24 hours following a General Anaesthetic or Intravenous Sedation, you are unable to:
Please do not bring valuables into the hospital. We advise you to avoid bringing jewellery and large amounts of cash as provision for secure storage is limited.
On arrival, please check in with our friendly Reception Admission Staff on Level 7. They will confirm your administrative details.
You will then be asked to sit in the waiting room until it is time for your procedure or surgery. There may be many other people waiting for different procedures and surgery. You may notice people going to have their procedure or surgery before you; this is because there are different operating theatres running at the same time. The nurses will keep you updated if any significant delays occur.
Our Admission Nurse will call you from the waiting room. They will check all of your details, including your full identification, consent form and your Health History. They will measure your height / weight and your baseline observations.
You will then be asked to change into a surgical gown and lie on a bed in preparation for transfer to the Operating Theatre.
On admission to the hospital, you will be required to wear a white identification band on both your wrist and your ankle. Please ensure the spelling of your name and your date of birth is correct. It is important that these bands are not removed during your stay unless done so by a member of staff in the course of providing treatment. You should have at least one ID band on at all times.
Once you are prepared for theatre, you will be transferred to the Anaesthetic Bay of the Operating Theatre. Here you will meet your Anaesthetic Nurse and Anaesthetist. These staff will confirm your identity, your procedure/surgery and your signed surgical consent form.
The anaesthetist will review your medical history and discuss post operative pain management and what to expect after waking from your procedure. At this time, you will see your proceduralist (Pain Specialist) again. Together the whole team will confirm all of your details and the planned surgery. The surgeon may get you to mark your own surgical site with a special marker.
After your operation or procedure, you will be brought into PACU. Your nurse will ensure you are comfortable, with your pain managed before preparing you for discharge.
Please note: the PACU area is a restricted area, and access is for patients and staff only. Some exceptions apply for additional care requirements.
In this area you will be provided with a light snack and drinks. Your nurse will give you your discharge instructions and any prescriptions from your doctor. These written instructions will include information about follow-up appointments with your doctor, wound care and pain relief. Some strong pain medications may cause drowsiness or vomiting.
Check with your nurse before telling relatives/friends what time you need to be collected. A nurse will phone your nominated adult to confirm when you will be ready for discharge. This is usually about 30 minutes before you are ready for discharge. This person must be able to stay with you for 24 hours following IV Sedation or General Anaesthesia.
These are guidelines only and if you are concerned or uncomfortable you should contact your doctor. If you are unable to contact your doctor, please call the hospital and we will help you to contact your doctor.
If it is likely that you will have pain after your surgery, you will have been given pain relieving medication as part of the anaesthetic. The effects of these pain-relieving medications remain after waking from the operation and may be one of the reasons you feel sleepy after an anaesthetic. You may also be given pain relieving tablets (or a prescription for them), to take home. If pain increases in severity contact your doctor.
This may occur due to routine care from your anaesthetist to assist your breathing during the operation and usually disappears within 24 hours.
You may notice quite marked muscle aches for up to 48 hours after the anaesthetic. These are usually due to one of the medications used and are only a temporary side effect. This can be minimised by rest and restricted activity during this period.
Some people find it hard to concentrate for a day or so after general anaesthesia. These symptoms are usually for a short period only.
This is less common with modern anaesthetics and if it does occur, is usually only short lasting. If nausea persists, maintain fluids but avoid food. Contact your doctor if nausea does not resolve within 24-48 hours.
This may occur due to irritation of the vein or slight bruising from the needle, or the drugs injected. It may persist for several days.
If you have been taking blood thinning medications pre-operatively (Aspirin/Warfarin) you would have stopped these before your operation. Check with your Doctor when to restart these. Most medications can be resumed as normal after an operation.
One of our nurses will call you on the business day following your Day Surgery or Day Procedure or surgery to check on your recovery.
For your information, the following practitioners or relatives of a practitioner being:
A/Prof Mitchell Hansen, A/Prof Richard Ferch, Dr Stuart Mackenzie, Dr Macdaniel Nixon, Dr Andrew Myers, Dr Jai Kumar, Dr Benjamin McGrath, Dr Willem Volschenk and A/Prof Marc Russo have a non-controlling pecuniary interest in King Street Private Hospital.
For further detailed important information and education please refer to our Further Information tab.
There is a collection of safety information and educational documents, which we strongly recommend you read prior to your admission. This information will enhance your understanding of what you can expect before, during and after your stay, improving your recovery outcome.
There are also many education packages on the Hunter Pain Specialists website under the Patient Tab. You will be able to find more information about your procedure. Link for Hunter Pain Specialists – Procedure and Treatment Library Procedure and Treatment Library – Hunter Pain Specialists
This is a collection of safety information and educational documents, which we strongly recommend you read prior to your admission. This information will enhance your understanding of what you can expect before, during and after your stay, improving your recovery outcome.
The hospital is fitted with a modern smoke and fire detection system. In the unlikely event of an emergency occurring do not panic. Return to your room and remain in or near your bed until you are instructed to leave by a fire officer or member of staff, who are all trained to handle emergency situations.
The Foundry Café on the ground floor of the building offers a great selection of food and drinks for either eat in or takeaway. It has a relaxing area to eat whilst awaiting loved ones undergoing surgery/procedure.
Are your coming from a regional area or do you have a very early hospital admission time?
“291 On King”, Serviced Apartments may be able to help out. These new and stylish apartments are in the same building as King Street Private Hospital. Here is a link to access booking.
Mention that you are coming into King Street Private and you will receive a discount.
The Foundry Cafe is on the Street Level of the bottom of the building. They are currently open weekdays 6:30am-2:00pm and Saturday 7:30 am-11:30 am. They provide take-away and dine-in options.
Any incoming mail or flowers will be directed to your room by our friendly reception staff.
An interpreter service will be arranged for you, if needed by the hospital. Can you or your family please advise, in advance, if this is required. These services need to be booked in advance. There will be a charge incurred to you.
If you have indicated that you would like a religious visit, we will make every attempt to facilitate this. If you wish to receive a visit, please advise admission or nursing staff.
We hope our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families feel safe, respected and welcome in our hospital. We understand hospital stays can be stressful. If you have feedback for how we can improve, we encourage you to use the feedback methods listed at the end of this guide. See link for further information.
King Street Private Hospital aims to create a space that is safe and inclusive of all members of the LGBTQI+ community. We understand hospital stays can be stressful. If you have feedback for how we can improve, we encourage you to use the feedback methods listed at the end of this guide. For further information please click on the following Link for NSW LGBTQI+ Health Strategy
King Street Private Hospital and grounds are a smoke and e-cigarette free environment.
Most of the Street Level parking in the neighbouring streets is timed and paid. There is some free street level parking, approximately 10 minutes’ walk away around and beyond Centennial Park, in Bruce Street, Corlette Street and Tooke Street, COOKS HILL NSW 2300.
King street private is committed to infection control. for more information please see fact sheets provided, including; HAI Consumer fact sheet , hand hygiene and do i really need antibiotics or ask our friendly staff
