16 | CMH-OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic My plan for surgery A nurse will call you the afternoon before your surgery to confirm the time and place you should arrive at the hospital the day of your surgery. Date: Time: Entrance: My support team To ensure your safety, we cannot proceed with surgery unless: 1. You have a ride home in a private vehicle, and 2.Someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery. This safety measure is required by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. If you do not have someone who can care for you after surgery, please talk with the medical social worker. We can help you find alternative solutions. Friend or relative who will drive me to the hospital: Name: Phone: Friend or relative who will drive me home: Name: Phone:
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