Thank you for trusting Klickitat Valley Health with your care. We want your surgical experience to be safe, smooth, and successful. Preparing ahead of time can help your procedure and recovery go as well as possible.

If you have questions or concerns before surgery, please call the Surgical Care Team at (509) 773-1057.

Before Your Surgery

Preparing in advance can help prevent delays and support your safety.

Transportation and support

• Please arrange for an adult to drive you home from the hospital
• For outpatient procedures, an adult must remain with you for 24 hours after surgery

If you are unable to make these arrangements, please call us. We can reschedule your procedure for a time when these safety requirements are able to be met.

Take care of yourself

• Shower or bathe two days before, as well as the night before surgery to help minimize the chance of infection
• Contact us immediately if you become ill or experience any change in your health before surgery
• If you are or may be pregnant, please notify your surgeon immediately

Preoperative assessment

• You may receive a preoperative health assessment call from a nurse one to three days before your surgery
• Your surgeon and care team will provide instructions specific to your procedure

Eating and drinking

• Follow your surgeon’s instructions regarding eating and drinking prior to surgery

If you are unsure about fasting instructions, call the preoperative nurse at (509) 773-1057 before the day of your surgery.

Medications

• You will receive instructions from your surgeon and surgery nursing staff about medications that you take. It is crucial for your well-being that you follow these instructions accurately.

Self-care

• If you wear nail polish, please arrange for one finger on each hand to be entirely free of nail polish and any other artificial covering.
• Do not wear any makeup on your face.

On the Day of Surgery

What to Wear

• Loose, comfortable clothing
• Flat shoes. Slip-on styles are best
• Remove any body piercings

What to Bring

• A list of your current medications including dose and how often you take them
• Insurance or Medicare card, photo ID, and any applicable co-pays
• A copy of your advance directive, if you have one

• Asthma inhalers, if you use them
• Reading glasses
• For children having surgery: a comforting toy or blanket
• If you use a CPAP machine when you sleep, please bring it with you

If you are staying overnight, you may leave your CPAP and an overnight bag in the car and have your family bring them to your room after surgery.

What NOT to Bring

For your safety and peace of mind, please leave all valuables and cash at home or with someone you trust.

KVH can securely store patient valuables if needed, but this is not preferred. Nursing staff will inventory belongings brought in with the patient at the time of admission.

When You Arrive

• Enter the main entrance of the hospital located at 310 S Roosevelt in Goldendale, WA
• Register at the front desk
• For in patient surgery, arrive no later than 90 minutes before your scheduled surgery
• For outpatient surgery, arrive no later than 60 minutes before your scheduled surgery

Questions Before Surgery

For any questions about preparing for surgery, please contact the Surgical Care Team at (509) 773-1057.