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The Day of Your Procedure
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For your convenience, Valet Parking is available at the main entrance of Rapid City
Regional Hospital weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Check in at the Information Desk just inside the main entrance. You’ll be directed to
Admissions, located to the right of the main entrance.You’re welcome to bring a friend
or family member with you during the admission process.
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For your convenience, Valet Parking is available at the main entrance of Rapid City
Regional Hospital weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Check in at the Information Desk just inside the main entrance. You’ll be directed to Admissions,
located to the right of the main entrance. You’re welcome to bring a friend or family
member with you during the admission process.
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From Admissions, you’ll be directed to the Family Waiting Room, located on the hospital’s
second floor. You and your family will wait here until it is time for your procedure.
A hostess will be available to assist you with any questions and to update your friends
and family as your procedure progresses.
Specific Steps to Take on the Day of Your Procedure
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Bring a list of your current medications to either your Pre-Admission Appointment
or on the day of your procedure.
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Bring a list of your allergies.
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Bring your Medicare/Insurance cards and numbers.
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Bring any papers or records your physician has given you, especially doctor’s orders.
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Complete a pre-op scrub or bath, as directed.
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Leave valuables, jewelry, credit cards and money at home.
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Remove makeup and nail polish.
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Bring storage cases for glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, etc.
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Make arrangements to have someone drive you home following your procedure
and for someone to stay with your for 24 hours afterward.
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Do not eat solids after the time prescribed by your doctor.
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Do not drink fluids after the time prescribed by your doctor.
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No gum, mints or candy; nothing by mouth.
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How to Find Us
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Rapid City Regional Hospital
Surgical Services
353 Fairmont Blvd.
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
(605) 719-8464
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