Following surgery, you will recover in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
PACU nurses will be monitoring your progress and pain to ensure you are
recovering well and are ready for discharge.
Once your sensation has returned to your operated limb, you will be changed
into your Physical Therapy (PT) uniform and be evaluated and treated by PT.
Physical Therapy treatments will include ambulation with a front-wheeled
walker and stair training as appropriate.
Durable medical equipment and Home Health PT or Outpatient PT will be ordered
based on patient’s needs prior to discharge.
At the time of discharge, the nursing staff will review the discharge medications
and plan of care provided by your surgeon.
Patients are discharged home with their coach to continue recovering at home.
Post-Surgery, In-Hospital Goals
Following surgery, you will recover in the Post Anesthesia
Care Unit (PACU)
PACU nurses will be monitoring your progress and pain to ensure you are
recovering well
After PACU, you will be transferred from the gurney to a hospital bed.
Patients ambulate from the gurney to the hospital bed as part of the plan of care
PT uniforms are worn to encourage mobilization and a feeling of wellness
after surgery
Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation and Treatment on the Day of Surgery occurs
in the afternoon or evening after surgery, once the patient is on the
floor. Our goal is for patients to walk on the day of surgery
PT twice a day until discharged home
Occupational Therapy (OT) once a day until discharged home for Hip Replacements
and until tasks are mastered for Knee Replacements. OT addresses Activities
of Daily Living such as using the restroom, getting dressed, etc.
Case Management begins on post-operative day #1 to ensure a timely discharge
Durable Medical Equipment and Home Health PT or RN services or Outpatient
PT will be ordered based on patient’s needs prior to discharge
Patients are discharged home with their coach after one night in the hospital
BASICSS after Joint Replacement: HIP or KNEE
The
BASICSS is the pneumonic we use to help educate patients on the important factors
in self-care after surgery:
Blood clot prevention
MedicAtions
Signs/Symptoms to report
Incision Care
PreCautions/Safety
ExerciseS/ Equipment
Follow up with
Surgeon
Post-Discharge Follow-Up Phone Call
Patient who are discharged home from the hospital receive a follow up phone
call from the Joint Replacement Program checking on:
Patients progress now that they are home
Verify patients received their Durable Medical Equipment and / or Home
Health Services
Educate as needed
Our Joint Replacement Program includes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary
team approach to standardize care and to provide optimal outcomes for
our patients. We believe in providing “Expert Care with a Personal
Touch.”
Please contact the Joint Replacement Program for any questions on the care
post discharge:
909-630-7815 or
909-630-7403
Insurance
Most insurance plans cover joint replacement surgery, but you should check
with your health plan to determine the extent of your coverage.
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