Before Your Hospital Admission

Contact Pre-Admissions
Martin Memorial Pre-Admissions
2384-B S.E. Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 223-2840
Driving Directions

The Night Before Your Surgery

• If you are having surgery, please make sure not to eat or drink anything (even water) after midnight the night before your surgery.
• Your doctor may give you other instructions.

Please Leave These Things at Home

• Valuables such as jewelry, money, credit cards, etc.
  (If you do bring valuables, please ask about storing them in the hospital safe. Valuables will only be released to you or your legal representative during regular cashier hours.)
• Electrical appliances.
  (If you have a specific need, please talk with your nurse.)
• You may bring your glasses, dentures, hearing aides, etc., but Martin Memorial cannot be responsible for breakage or loss of items kept in your room.

How to Get to the Hospital

• Driving directions, maps and parking

How to Get the Best Health Care

• Have a Living Will (Advance Directives).
  Let your loved ones know what decisions to make on your behalf,
  in the event you are suddenly unable to do so.
  Download the Advance Directives/Living Will form now.
  
  
• Be involved in your health care.
  Know your health status.
  Know what is being recommended and why it is best for you.
  Know your rights and responsibilities.
  You'll prevent errors and get better care and results.
  
  
• Ask questions until you understand.
  Why is the test or treatment needed?
  How will it help my condition?
  Is it covered by my insurance?
  What costs will I be responsible for?
  When will I get the results?
  
  
• Take notes.
  Ask your health care provider to repeat key points.
  Have a friend or relative listen with you. Two pairs of ears are better than one!
  
  
• Keep a list of the medications you take.
  Make sure your health care providers know what medications you take.
  Print out this Personal Medication Record form and use it to list your medications.
  See medication safety tips.
  
  
• Have a friend, family member, or advocate come with you.
  Have someone speak up on your behalf.
  Be comforted by having someone to support you.

During Your Stay

We are committed to providing the very best care during your stay.

• Your doctor will visit you as much as needed based on your condition and recovery.
• Our nurses will make sure you receive the care your doctor orders.
• We are absolutely committed to keeping our infection rates low. Learn about our surgery infection rates and learn how you can help prevent infection with our hand washing program.
• If you are at risk for falling, please be sure to follow instructions to keep you safe. Read more about fall prevention.
• Nurses at Martin Memorial continually rank at the top of national patient satisfaction surveys.
• Each person who cares for you will wear an identification badge.
• We are committed to maintaining your privacy and confidentiality.
• Refer to your in-room Guide to Services for directions for the telephone, television, Gift Shop, meals for family members, special services, and more.
• Learn about our spiritual care services.
• See information about visiting hours, gift shops and cafeterias.

Hospital Food

• Patients may order from our room service menu. A number of options, such as breakfast foods for dinner, are available. Meals are delivered within 45 minutes.
• Family members may order guest trays from the room service menu for a nominal fee so family can eat together.
• We are proud of our tasty "hospital food!"

Discharge from the Hospital

Our Case Management team assists with arrangements for your discharge from the hospital, including:

• Any necessary home assistance from a visiting nurse.
• Medical equipment or supplies.
• Short-term nursing facility placement, if necessary.
• Medications required for your recovery.