Perioperative Evaluation and Preparation (PEP) Process and Team

A representative from ChristianaCare’s Admitting and PEP Department will contact you by phone to pre-register you for your procedure. Be prepared to provide your health insurance information. You will also be scheduled for a telephone interview with the PEP Nurse to review your pre-anesthesia information. The PEP Nurse phone appointment is a required and important part of having a positive surgical outcome.

When the PEP Nurse calls be prepared with a list of:

• Medications, vitamins, herbal supplements and over the counter medications, including dosages and when you take them.
• Previous surgeries.
• Physician names, specialty and phone number.
• Other medical information.

You will receive a call within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. The PEP Nurse will ask you to provide the name and/or description of the surgery along with the information you have prepared. You will need pen and paper to write down instructions. During your telephone interview you will have the opportunity to ask questions you might have regarding your surgical procedure.

For questions after your interview, call 302-327-7700.

You may be asked to meet with a Physician Assistant from the Anesthesia Department. The PEP Nurse will schedule either a phone or personal interview with the Physician Assistant. If given an appointment, you will be asked to meet with the Physician Assistant at ChristianaCare Surgical and Procedure Unit. You may be required to have presurgical testing which may include blood work, EKG and chest X-ray.