Surgical Services consists of a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers who are committed to providing safe, competent surgical care. The work of the team starts with your visit to the surgeon’s office and continues as you recover in hospital and at home.
During the pandemic, the GBHS Pre-Surgical Screening Office will call patients prior to their surgery to complete COVID-19 screening.
The team consists of surgeons, internists, anesthetists, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, environmental services, discharge planning and Community Care Access, Clinical Nutrition, Food Services and Ward Clerks.
Patient/family education and a variety of pain management strategies are just two of the tools used to help make your stay with us comfortable. Your length of stay will vary depending on the type of surgery. We have private, semi-private and ward rooms for in-patient recovery. Our team will help you through your most acute stage and assist you in preparing to go home to continue your recovery. Discharge time is no later than 11:00 a.m. Please arrange for family/friend to pick you up by 11:00 a.m.
When you are booked for surgery, the process leading up to and after your surgery will likely include:
- Pre-Admission Clinic – where you are seen and assessed prior to your surgery date. Before coming to your appointment, please complete the Pre-Surgical Screening Questionnaire and bring it with you on the day of your pre-surgical appointment or surgery.
- Anaesthetic Care – both pre-operation assessment and post-operation care.
- Day Surgery – where you are prepared for your pending surgery.
- Surgical Waiting Area – kind and caring volunteers comfort families waiting on loved ones.
- Operating Room – where skilled practitioners perform surgery.
- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit – compassionate nurses help you wake up safely and comfortably from your surgery.
- Surgical Care – as an inpatient you will complete your recovery with the help of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ambulatory Care – provides an opportunity for follow-up care on an outpatient basis.
Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) has a team of excellent orthopedic surgeons. Hip surgery is offered at the Owen Sound hospital. A referral to an orthopedic surgeon is required by your family physician.
Patients who are prepared for surgery and who take part in their care can recover in less time, with less pain.
Prior to your pre-surgical screening appointment, please review the electronic version of the GBHS Knee Replacement Booklet (linked below) and watch the video (below) as many times as needed. When you arrive for your appointment, you will receive a physical copy of the booklet that you should bring with you on the day of surgery.
Patient Information Booklet – Knee Replacement Surgery
*For closed captioning on the video above, please press the CC button.
Patients who are prepared for surgery and who take part in their care can recover in less time, with less pain.
Prior to your pre-surgical screening appointment, please review the electronic version of the GBHS Hip Replacement Booklet (linked below) and watch the video (below) as many times as needed. When you arrive for your appointment, you will receive a physical copy of the booklet that you should bring with you on the day of surgery.
Patient Information Booklet – Hip Replacement Surgery
*For closed captioning on the video above, please press the CC button.
Patient Education Information
- Patient Information During COVID-19
- Visiting GBHS During COVID-19
- About Your Hospital Stay
- Epidural for Pain Control After Surgery
- Epidural for Pain Control During Labour
- Ostomy Education
- Regional Anesthesia & Analgesia for Pain Control After Surgery
- Spinal Anesthesia and Pain Control After Surgery
Pre-Surgical Screening Documents
- Pre-Surgical Screening Questionnaire – For Patients
- Paediatric Surgical BookletFor Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s)