Surg Center on Dry Creek

Peak Orthopedics and Spine utilizes this advanced surgery center.

125 Inverness Drive East, Suite 150
Englewood, CO 80112

Tel: 303.792.0777
Fax: 303.792.2777

Patient’s Rights and Responsibilities

Rights of the patient:

• Every patient has the right to courtesy, respect, dignity, privacy, responsiveness, and timely attention to his/her needs regardless of age, race, sex, national origin, religion, cultural, or physical handicap, personal value and beliefs
• Every patient has the right to every consideration of his privacy and individuality as it relates to his social, religious and psychological well being
• Every patient has the right to confidentiality. Has the right to approve or refuse the release of medical information to any individual outside the facility, except in the case of transfer to another health facility, or as required by law or third party payment contract
• Every patient has the right to express grievances or complaints without fear of reprisals
• Every patient has the right to continuity of health care. The physician may not discontinue treatment of a patient as long as further treatment is medically indicated, without giving the patient sufficient opportunity to make alternative arrangements
• Every patient is provided complete information regarding diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, as well as alternative treatments or procedures and the possible risks and side effects associated with treatment. If medically inadvisable to disclose to the patient such information, the information is given to a person designated by the patient or to a legally authorized individual
• Every patient has the right to make decisions regarding the health care that is recommended by the physician. Accordingly, the patient may accept or refuse any recommended medical treatment
• Every patient has the right to be informed of any research or experimental projects and to refuse participation without compromise to the patient’s usual care
• Every patient has the right to appropriate treatment and care to include the assessment/managements of pain
• Every patient has the right to understand facility charges. You have the right to an explanation of all facility charges related to your health care
• Every patient has the right to all resuscitative measures; therefore we will not honor Advance Directives

Responsibilities of the patients:

• Patients are responsible to be honest and direct about matters that relate to them, including answering questions honestly and completely
• Patients are responsible to provide accurate past and present medical history, present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, surgeries, existence of advance directive, medication and other pertinent data
• Agree to accept all caregivers without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender preference or handicap, or national origin
• Patients are responsible for assuring that the financial obligations for health care rendered are paid in a timely manner
• Patients are responsible to sign required consents and releases as needed
• Patients are responsible for their actions if they should refuse a treatment or procedure, or if they do not follow or understand the instructions given them by the physician or Surgery Center employees
• Patients are responsible for keeping their procedure appointment. If they anticipate a delay or must cancel, they will notify the Surgery Center as soon as possible
• Patients are responsible for the disposition of their valuables, as the Surgery Center does not assume the responsibility
• Patients are responsible to be respectful of others, or other people’s property and the property of the Surgery Center
• Patients are to observe safety and no smoking regulations

Directions

We are located on the southeast corner of Dry Creek Road and Inverness Drive East. From I-25 take Dry Creek Road (exit 196) and head east. Cross over Inverness Drive West and Inverness Blvd. Go right (south) on Inverness Drive East. The parking lot will be on your first left. We are on the first floor, suite 150, of building number 125.

If coming from Parker Rd., go west on E. Arapahoe Rd. and turn (south) left on Havana Street, which turns into Dry Creek Rd. Make a left (south) onto Inverness Drive East. The parking lot will be on your first left. We are on the first floor, suite 150, of building number 125.

125 Inverness Drive East, Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone 303-792-0777 Fax 303-792-2777

General Information

It is extremely important to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home and remain with you the first 24 hours after surgery.

The Day Of Surgery

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that is big enough to accommodate a large bandage after surgery. Wear comfortable shoes such as slip-on, no high heels.

You will need to change into a surgical gown. Only cotton underwear can be worn.

Do not wear any jewelry (including body piercing), makeup or cologne. Do not bring any valuables with you.

Bring your drivers license and all insurance cards with you. If your insurance company requires a co- pay, please bring some form of payment.

Wearing contact lenses is NOT advised. We provide containers for removable dentures and bridgework.

If your child is having surgery, feel free to bring a favorite stuffed animal or security blanket for added assurance. After Your Surgery

You will be discharged to your car by wheelchair.

If anesthesia has been administered, you must have a responsible adult present to drive you home and to care for you following surgery.

Your physician will provide post-operative instructions regarding diet, rest, exercise and medications. You will be provided with a written summary of these discharge instructions.

A nurse from the Surgery Center will attempt to call you the day after your surgery to check on your progress and discuss any questions you may have. If you have any unexpected problems, please call your doctor. If he/she does not respond, please go to the nearest emergency room.

Thank you for choosing the SurgCenter on Dry Creek.

Advance Directives

• In the state of Colorado, each person has the primary right to request or refuse medical treatment subject to the state’s interest in protecting innocent third parties and to make Advance Directives or to execute Powers of Attorney that authorize others to make decisions on their behalf
• SurgCenter on Dry Creek does not honor advance directives. Health care providers at SurgCenter on Dry Creek are bound to do all in their power to assure the safe recovery of every patient, including resuscitation if that becomes necessary. All adult patients are asked if they have an advance directive, which is placed in their medical record. Adult patients are also informed that an advance directive will not be honored while a patient at SurgCenter on Dry Creek
• If an adverse event occurs during your treatment at SurgCenter on Dry Creek, we will initiate resuscitative or other stabilizing measures and transfer you to an acute care hospital for further evaluation. At the acute care hospital, further treatments or withdrawal of treatment measures already begun will be ordered in accordance with your wishes, Advance Directive, or health care Power of Attorney. Your agreement with this facility’s policy will not revoke or invalidate any current health care directive or health care power of attorney
• If you wish to complete an Advance Directive, copies of official state forms are available at SurgCenter on Dry Creek. Helpful Reminders

Please limit the number of family or friends who come with you. Seating is very limited. If you are driving more than 30 minutes, put one or two pillows in your car so you can elevate the operative extremity. Females will need to give a urine sample for a pregnancy test pre-operatively. If you or your family need the services of a foreign-language or hearing impaired interpreter, please call to arrange for one at no cost to you, prior to the day of surgery.

Billing Information

After surgery SurgCenter on Dry Creek will submit your bill to your insurance company. You will receive a separate bill from you doctor, anesthesiologist and/or pathologist. Please contact our business office with any questions regarding your bill, and/or payment options.