That way you will get the most effective, appropriate and cost-effective treatment available. Coordinated, Comprehensive Care at The Cleveland Clinic Registered nurses with advanced training in orthopaedic surgery nursing play an important role in coordinating patient care from pre-admission to discharge. Before admission, a nurse clinician coordinates comprehensive physical examinations to bring to light any medical problems that need to be treated or controlled before surgery. They also make arrangements with the patient to draw blood and have it stored at the Cleveland Clinic. Using the patient's own blood during surgery, a technique known as autotransfusion, is an important way to decrease the risk of infection.
Discharge planning begins as soon as an admission date is scheduled.
The care and rehabilitation that are provided after discharge are essential in helping patients regain mobility and function as rapidly as possible. The nurse determines what services may be needed based on the patient's general health status, support system, and the complexity of the planned operation. Services may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health care, or a stay in the Cleveland Clinic's Subacute Care Unit for short-term intensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation following discharge. The nurse works closely with the patient and family to arrange the most convenient, cost-effective solutions. All of these specialties in addition to the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital are present in one facility, so prompt multidisciplinary consultation, diagnosis and treatment are readily available.