Pre-Surgery Information
We use texting or a phone call to schedule your 30 minute pre-surgery screening call with a registered nurse. The calls are scheduled 1-2 weeks before your procedure. If you have not been contacted the day before surgery, text or call us and leave a message at 402-484-0960.
This call is essential to prevent any cancellations or delays with your surgery. We conduct the screening call to ensure you are prepared for your visit and we can provide you with optimal surgical outcomes and individualized care.
What We Cover:
- Your scheduled surgery
- Arrival Time
- Pre-surgery instructions
- Allergies
- Home Medications
- Health and Surgical History
It is important to follow all instructions given to you by your surgeon and the hospital to prevent cancellation or delays for your procedure.
Printable Guides/Resources:
We have made a printable guides for you to take notes during your phone call and refer back to before surgery!
Navigate to our Rehabilitation page to see other guides and videos for specialty equipment by our Physical and Occupational Therapy teams.
Hospital Availability:
Lincoln Surgical Hospital is open and operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Pre-Admission Call Center Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Pre-Admission Call Center is closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
For urgent needs outside of Pre-Admission Call Center hours, please contact the main hospital at 402-484-9090.