H A V I N G S U R G I C A L P R O C E D U R E S A T S T A N F O R D H E A L T H C A R E
WHAT TO EXPECT
VIDEO VISITS
We understand how important it is for you to receive support from your loved ones
during your hospital stay. Video calls can also help you stay connected.
Make sure to bring your mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. If you do not
have one, you can ask for an iPad from Guest Services or your care team during
your hospital stay.
Talk over how you want to connect with friends and family during your stay.
If you want to make video calls, choose an app to use (like Zoom, FaceTime, or others).
Download it to your phone or laptop.
Need a little help? Visit our Stanford Health Library for guides on how to download Zoom,
Google Hangouts, Skype and FaceTime.
Learn more at : healthlibrary.stanford.edu/patient-info/video-calls.html
Do a few test video calls with friends and family at home, before you come to the hospital.
Bring device chargers and label them with your first and last name.
Before your surgical procedure, be sure to:
PLANNING FOR CARE AFTER YOU LEAVE THE HOSPITAL
Your care team will work with you
and your caregiver to plan your care
once you leave the hospital. This
may occur by phone or video call.
When to call the doctor
Medicines
Wound care
Activity
Nutrition
Follow-up appointments
Any special instructions
Your plan may include
instructions such as:
Your caregiver may need training for your
care at home. This could include tube
feeding, wound care, and giving you
medicines.
If so, they will be allowed to visit you in the
hospital for that training. Your caregiver will
be expected to follow all steps required to
prevent the spread of infection.
Be sure to review the visitor policy section
of this guide for details.
Caregiver training
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