Day Surgery Centers

Riverview Surgery Center - Janesville

616 N. Washington Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Located on the Lower Level adjascent to Dean Riverview Clinic
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Phone: (608) 758-7300
Toll Free: (800) 709-1819

Before Your Surgery
The Day of Your Surgery
Patient Concerns & Compliments Form

What to Expect

In advance of your surgery

The day before your surgery, you will be contacted with your arrival and scheduled surgery time.
Our pre-admission nurse will call you the day before your surgery between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM. You may contact her if you wish, at (800) 709-1819 or locally at (608) 758-7300.
Our nurse will verify your health information and your medications, vitamins and herbal treatments for our records. You will be given instructions at that time as to their use on the day of surgery.
Be prepared to give our nurse an emergency contact name and number, so that we may contact them if an emergency situation should arise during your stay.
You will not be allowed to drive home. Please make arrangements for a responsible adult to accompany you from the surgery center and to stay with you the first night after your surgery.

If you are ill before surgery

Contact your surgeon or the Riverview Surgery Center at (800) 709-1819 or locally at (608) 758-7300 because it is important that you are well when you have your surgery. It may be necessary to postpone your surgery if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, coughing etc. To avoid an unnecessary trip to the Riverview Surgery Center Center it is important that you contact us immediately if you become ill.

When and what you may drink before surgery

You may eat and drink normally until 12:00 midnight prior to your surgery.
Do not eat solid food after midnight.
NO cream, milk, sugar, hard candy, lozenges, gum or tobacco should be taken after midnight.
After midnight drink only CLEAR LIQUIDS, which are: water, black coffee / tea, cola and other soda, clear jello, popsicles and clear juices such as apple, cranberry, white grape. If there is any sediment, pulp, haziness, cloudiness, or you are not sure – do not drink it.
You may drink CLEAR LIQUIDS between midnight and 3 hours before your scheduled arrival at the Surgery Center. Example: if you are to arrive at noon, you may take clear liquids up until 9:00 AM and no later.
Remember, when it is 3 hours before your arrival time, do not drink – even water. If you do, your surgery may be postponed or canceled.

The morning of surgery

Brush your teeth and rinse. Do not swallow any water.
Dress comfortably in clothing that is easily removed and loose enough to wear over bandages. For shoulder surgery, an oversized shirt with buttons or zipper can be helpful.
You will be provided with a gown, robe and slippers while at the surgery center.
Leave your jewelry at home; this includes body piercing and metal hair clips. You may wear your wedding ring if it doesn't interfere with surgery.
Remove nail polish on the operative extremity.
Leave money and valuables at home, bringing only what you will need to purchase prescription medications at the pharmacy. Please bring appropriate containers for glasses, contacts, dentures, hearing aid to be stored while you are in the Operating Room.

Special precautions

If you have asthma, bring your inhaler or nebulizer.
If you are diabetic, bring your glucometer, insulin and syringes.
If you were given supplies at the clinic, such as a Cryocuff, braces or immobilizer please remember to bring them with you.
If you were issued crutches, you may leave them in your car (unless they need adjustment or you need instruction in their use).
Follow instructions given at the clinic regarding other special requests.

When you arrive at the Surgery Center

You will find the Riverview Surgery Center by proceeding behind Mercy Hospital, past Dean Urgent Care, to the second driveway. There is convenient underground parking just outside the entry doors to the surgery center.
When you enter the building, proceed to the registration desk, where our staff will ask you to complete paperwork.
Once you are registered, you will be notified when it is time to meet with the nurse and your anesthesiologist.

Insurance and billing

The receptionist at Riverview Surgery Center will need your insurance card and your (or your child's) social security number.
If your surgery is related to workman's compensation, bring your claim number and date of injury.
Remember, if your insurance requires a co-pay, you will be asked to pay it when you arrive.
Feel free to contact our billing department before your surgery should you have questions. We can be reached at (608) 250-1336 or (800) 222-5962

During your stay

Space is limited, so please keep the number of visitors accompanying you to a minimum. Your family may wait in the front lobby during your surgery, and they will be notified when they may join you in our step-down area.

Going Home

It is helpful to bring a pillow to make the drive home more comfortable.
You will receive verbal and written home instructions from a nurse.
One of our nurses will contact you by phone the day after your surgery.

Especially for Children

Tours may be arranged 1-2 weeks prior to surgery. This is usually conducted early in the evening and takes about 20 minutes. Please call the pre-admissions nurse at (608) 758-7300 to schedule a tour.
Feel free to bring a comfort/security item such as a clean blanket, toy or pacifier to accompany your child to surgery.
Bring an empty bottle/sippy cup (if applicable) which we can fill with juice after the procedure.
You may bring a favorite video for use in the recovery area. When it is possible, we try to place children in a room with a TV/VCR after their procedure. We have a limited selection of children's videos.

Your rights as a patient

The Riverview Surgery Center respects the rights of any patient in accordance with state law. You will find your rights prominently posted in our main lobby.

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