Renaissance Orthopaedics' Orthopaedic Program is at the
forefront of implementing Patient and Family Centered Care. Our programs focus
on wellness, developing team spirit and a sense of community, which can reduce
the anxiety that is normal with any surgery. Patient centeredness is the
cornerstone of the kind of care that we provide our patients and their families
during their hospital experiences.
Our goals are to create a stress-free hospital experience and obtain 100%
patient and family satisfaction. We strive for a speedy and healthy recovery and
to maximize improvement in our patients' outcome. To achieve these goals the
program consists of a special team and a process that focuses on patients' and
families' needs.
Care Givers in the Hospital: These are some of the people on your care team, whom you will see during your stay, along with a brief description of their role in your care: Surgeon
The surgeon is your main care provider while you are in the hospital. The surgeon will be responsible for performing your surgery and monitoring your recovery. You will see the surgeon pre-operatively (before surgery) and then every morning when making rounds. Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Team
The anesthesiologist will take care of your medications during and after surgery. Our goal is to minimize your pain after surgery, so you can work hard in physical therapy. She can also address any questions or concerns you may have. Physician Assistants
The physician assistants (PAs) will see you in the pre-operative testing area to get your health history and perform a physical examination. PAs also assist the surgeon in the operating room. They will see you every morning on rounds with your surgeon, and every afternoon as well, to follow your daily progress and address any issues or concerns you may have. Registered Nurses
After surgery, the recovery room staff will transport you to the Orthopaedic "Wellness" Unit. You will arrive in a special orthopaedic bed so that no moving is required and you can remain comfortable. Upon arrival, a nurse will perform a brief physical examination and apply any necessary equipment, such as an oxygen meter to measure oxygen saturation levels, IV pump and vital sign monitor. The nurse will explain the plan of care and answer any questions you or your family may have. Throughout your hospital stay, the nurses will continue to perform assessments until the time of your discharge. The nurses collaborate with the entire health team to ensure quality care in meeting your individual needs. Nurse’s Aides
The nurse’s aides will also be present upon your arrival at the inpatient unit. Nurse’s aides help the nurse with activities such as monitoring your vital signs, setting up equipment, assisting you in walking, moving around, and other activities of daily living. The nurse and aide work together as a team to help you reach your optimal level of comfort and function. Physical and Occupational Therapists: Our Exercise Specialists
Therapists will see you twice a day in the special gym located right on the orthopaedic unit. You will perform exercises that are designed to stretch and strengthen your muscles around the joint that had surgery. Post-operative pain is possible. To maximize your ability to exercise, it is encouraged that you take your pain medication prior to your therapy session in order to make therapy more tolerable and speed your recovery. Social worker
The social worker collaborates with the case manager and the health care team to assist you with your discharge needs. In addition, the social worker will help you with any other concerns that you may have or that may arise during your hospitalization. Case manager
The case manager works collaboratively with the social worker and health care team to plan for your discharge needs. The case manager will organize your home caare needs and will work with your insurance company to obtain authorizations for your hospital stay, as well as authorizations for services that you require immediately after discharge. Consulting Physicians
Some of our patients, who have pre-existing medical problems such as heart or lung problems, may require consultations by either a medical doctor, or even a specialist after surgery. Please let us know if your medical doctor or specialist comes to Magee Hospital ahead of time, so we can arrange for your doctor to see you while you are here in the hospital.
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