You will be oriented to your room, TV and light controls, pain control measures, routines of the hospital, and care you can expect. We have two RNs on duty at all times. They are highly trained and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

You will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner on your schedule and upon your request. You will be able to choose from a large menu. Our food is available 24 hours a day. Special diets can be provided to patients with particular needs and taste.

In most cases, depending on your procedure, you will be ready to leave the Center's hospital in one to three days following the completion of your surgical stay. Prior to your discharge, you will be given specific instructions from the physician and nurses regarding your postoperative care:

• What to do in the event of an emergency
• When to follow up with your doctor
• How and when to change your dressings
• How to take your routine medications
• What to do for postoperative pain
• When you can return to normal activities
• When you can return to work
• Contact your physician if you feel you are having problems after surgery. If you cannot contact your doctor but feel your concerns warrant a doctor's attention, call or go to the emergency room closest to you.
• It is very important to remember- you must have someone drive you home from the hospital.

After discharge from the hospital, a member of our staff will call to see how you are doing. You may contact us at any time at 937-521-3900 for questions. We are staffed 24 hours a day.

Ohio Valley Medical Center is an accredited healthcare organization. If you have concerns or questions regarding our quality of care, please feel free to contact the Administrator at 937-521-3900. You may also contact The Joint Commission toll free hotline at 1-800-994-6610 if we are unable to resolve any issues to your satisfaction.