Location:
Ellicott City Ambulatory Surgical Center
2850 N. Ridge Rd.
Ellicott, City MD
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Ellicott City Ambulatory Surgery Center
We are a free-standing, ADA compliant, physician-owned multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center located in Ellicott City, Maryland. Our facility combines a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with the latest technology. We are staffed with highly trained nurses and technicians. We have one goal in mind: to make your surgical experience as easy and pleasant as possible while at the same time providing the highest level of care available.
Ellicott City ASC is accredited through Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). The accreditation certificate displayed in our waiting area symbolizes that we are committed to providing high quality health care and demonstrates compliance to AAAHC's high standards.
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Preparing For & Recovering From Surgery
Before Your Surgery Generally, your surgeon will schedule your surgery at Ellicott City ASC a few days or weeks in advance. There are various procedures which need to be completed before the day of surgery. The surgeon will need to complete a medical history and physical examination which tells us about your medical conditions. The surgeon may do this at the time you are seen in his or her office, or the surgeon may send you to your primary physician. There are specific pre-operative testing requirements based on your medical history and your age. Any required testing will be completed as instructed so that the results can be reviewed before you arrive at the center. Some patients, especially our adolescent patients and families, may want a tour of the facility. We are happy to make you an appointment for your tour. Please call the facility at (410) 461-1600 to schedule the tour.
The Day Before Your Surgery By this time, you will have received instructions pertaining to the night before your surgery. These instructions contain specific information about fasting and other guidelines to follow. You will be called the day before your surgery to confirm your arrival time. If you notice any recent change in your health, particularly fever or a cold, please notify your surgeon and Ellicott City ASC as soon as possible. Patient will NOT be allowed to drive, walk or take public transportation following sedation or anesthesia. Please make the appropriate arrangements to be driven home by a responsible adult. If you will be given general anesthesia, please make arrangements for a companion to be with you for at least twenty four hours after the surgery. The responsible adult needs to remain on the premises at all times and must accompany the patient home.
The Morning of Your Surgery Remember...
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Arrive early or on time
- Do not wear makeup or nail polish
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
- Leave all jewelry and valuables at home
- Bring cases for eyeglasses and dentures. Contacts should be left at home
- Bring insurance ID cards, driver's license and your co-payment
- Make sure you have a ride home, who needs to stay at the Center while your surgery is performed, and a responsible adult to care for you at home for 24 hours.
After Your Surgery
After surgery some patients are alert and oriented immediately, while others may take some time waking up. All of our patients go to our recovery room after surgery, where they will be carefully monitored by highly trained recovery room nurses. Light nourishment will be available. Family will be invited to the recovery room to join their loved one at the patient's request. Once the patient is ready to be discharged they will be escorted to their car by our personnel. Remember that it is your responsibility to arrange to have someone at home with you for at least the first night after your surgery. Recovering from surgery takes time – it is important to give your body time to rest and recover from your surgery and to follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions.
Remember to...
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Call your surgeon if you have any unusual symptoms or unexpected changes in your condition.
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Continue to take your medications as instructed.
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Avoid all alcoholic beverages.
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Do not drive or operate machinery or heavy equipment for at least 24 hours after your surgery.
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Avoid signing any legal documents for at least 24 hours after your surgery.
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Patient Rights:
We comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, culture, language, religion, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression, or ability to pay.
We encourage you to speak openly with your health care team, take part in your treatment choices, and promote your own safety by being well informed and involved in your care. Because we want you to think of yourself as a partner in your care, we want you to know your rights as well as your responsibilities during your stay at our hospital. We invite you and your family to join us as active members of your care team.