4th Floor Perioperative
Suite
Huntington Hospital’s Surgical Services
Pavilion is a dedicated surgical area with an
emphasis on patient comfort and convenience.
It includes twelve state-of-the-art surgical
suites located in close proximity to the Ambulatory
Surgery Unit and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
The highly skilled and professional OR staff
includes Registered Nurses and Certified Surgical
Technicians. Many of the nurses are
certified in operating room nursing as well (CNOR).
Computerization throughout the perioperative
areas helps the nursing staff move patients along
in an efficient and safe manner. Nurses keep
track of the activities, equipment, and staffing
needs of each of the operating rooms via a sophisticated
video monitoring system. Huntington Hospital
is designated as a Center for Orthopedic Excellence
and the OR meets the demands of a very busy orthopedic
service with skilled staff and the latest in
equipment. The OR has all the latest in
technology to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic
procedures as well as sophisticated spine surgery. Other
services provided include plastic surgery, general
surgery, ear/nose/throat surgery, eye surgery
as well as gynecologic and urologic surgeries.
A priority of the nursing staff is to maintain
an open line of communication with family members.
The Surgical Waiting Room, also on the 4th floor,
is equipped with a large screen display that,
while guaranteeing patient confidentiality, enables
family members to track the progress of the patient
through the perioperative areas. Beepers are
also available from hospital volunteers stationed
in the Surgical Waiting Room, which allow family
members to move around the hospital, but still
be available to speak to the surgeon when the
procedure is completed.
For more information contact
Operating Room Nurse Manager Elaine Dobson, RN, CNOR
edobson@hunthosp.org
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