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Surgery Department

Admissions Information

Preparing for Your Hospital Stay

We know a hospital stay means leaving the comforts of home and leaving your health in the hands of others. We want to make your stay as pleasant and safe as possible. We understand that not all hospital admissions allow time to “pre-plan.” However, when your situation allows, the following are some suggestions to consider when being admitted to the hospital.

Save time by filling out your pre-admitting paperwork in advance

You will need to fill out some pre-admission paperwork but you can speed things along by calling between 11:30am and 9:00pm and filling out your paperwork over the phone. During this conversation, Admitting can also answer any questions you might have about your financial responsibilities for your procedure.

We encourage you to bring the following items with you to the hospital

  • Advance Directives (i.e., A Living Will or Healthcare Surrogate information) – if you have any
  • Kaiser ID card, Organ Donor card (if you have one), ID card and/or Driver’s License
  • Method of payment
  • A list of your medications (include supplements like vitamins, over the counter medications and herbals)
  • A list of any allergies to food, medicines, or other items
  • The telephone number of an emergency contact person (a friend or relative)
  • Other equipment (You should bring with you all crutches, walkers, and other items that you will need to use post operatively, unless otherwise instructed)

Please leave the following items at home:

  • Valuables (watches, jewelry, money, cell phones, credit cards, etc.) *
  • Medications (vitamins, over the counter medications, herbals, etc.)
  • Plug-in electrical appliances (such as razors or curling irons)
  • Food or snacks
  • It is best for small children or family/visitors who are not feeling well to stay at home

We want you and your family members to be well informed about the care and services provided to you while you are a patient at Kaiser Permanente. Please feel free to ask questions. Do not agree to accept any procedure, treatment, or medication without understanding the need for it.

Vallejo
707-651-3889
Admitting
Hospital Lobby 1st Floor
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vacaville
707-624-2080
Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Hospital 2nd Floor
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.