Checklist

Use this guide to ensure you are fully prepared for your Victorian Day Procedure Centre visit.

Prior to Admission:

• Complete the online pre-admission form or pre-admission booklet.
• If you have private health insurance, please contact your health fund prior to your procedure to ensure you are covered under your policy, be aware of any excess or co-payment amounts payable and to confirm waiting periods have been served.
• If you take regular medication please seek instruction from the doctor performing your procedure to confirm whether it needs to be ceased beforehand (e.g. Diabetic medication, blood thinners, anti-inflammatory medication, etc).
  

On The Day:

• Please arrive having showered and wearing comfortable clothing (no night time attire or toiletries necessary).
• Present to reception at your instructed time having followed your fasting instructions, this means nothing to eat or drink in the lead up to your procedure.
• Ensure you have a designated carer arranged to drive you home and stay with you post procedure as you cannot drive, catch public transport by yourself or Taxi/Uber by yourself.
  

Bring With You:

• Any regular medications in their original packets.
• Any documents relating to your procedure (e.g. Test results, referral and consent forms if you have them).
• Your method of payment (e.g. card or cash).
• Medicare card, private health insurance details and any concession cards.
• Contact details of your designated carer.
• Glasses, hearing aids and walking aids etc.
  

Please Do Not:

• Drink alcohol 24 hours prior to admission.
• Smoke cigarettes or chew gum.
• Wear make-up, nail polish or jewellery.
• Bring valuables.