| Preadmission: Preadmission makes
your admission much easier. When you begin your first contractions,
you really shouldn't have to worry about
insurance questions and other paperwork. We have financial counselors
available to answer your financial questions (791-2490).
To preregister, simply fill out the
preregistration form.
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Preadmission Form (PDF Format)
You can call in the information, fax it, mail it in at the
address below or bring it with you on
your hospital tour.
Admitting Department
Lexington Medical Center
2720 Sunset Boulevard
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 791-2570
FAX 939-4548
Arrival: When you arrive at Lexington Medical Center,
you should go to the Emergency Room entrance. During the
admission process, we'll escort you to
Labor and Delivery, where you will sign several forms. Please
bring your insurance and/or Medicaid card and an identification
card that includes your photo.
Discharge: You, your doctor, and your baby's
doctor decide when it's time to go
home. Here's what you can expect.
- After your baby's doctor writes
your baby's discharge orders, your
baby is given a basic blood test.
- If you have a son and selected circumcision, be aware the
procedure might not be done until his discharge day. After the
procedure, your son will be observed in the nursery for at
least 30 minutes. He'll remain in
the hospital for 2 to 3 more hours - just to make sure there's
no bleeding. He can stay with you in your room and you'll
receive instructions for his care.
- Once your doctor writes your discharge order, your nurses
will complete the paperwork and discharge instructions for you
and your baby.
You'll discuss the instructions
with your nurse and have time to ask questions about them. You'll
also receive a written copy of the instructions to take home.
- When you and your baby are ready for the trip home, our
staff will escort you and your family to your car. Once again,
remember to have your new car seat installed so you can take
your "Special Delivery"
home safe and sound!
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