Perioperative Evaluation and Preparation (PEP) Process and Team

A representative from Christiana Care’s PEP department will contact you by phone to schedule you for a telephone interview with the PEP Nurse. During the phone interview the PEP nurse will review your pre-anesthesia information. The phone appointment is an important part of having a positive surgical outcome.

A representative from Christiana Care’s Admitting department will also contact you by phone to pre-register you for your procedure. Be prepared to provide your health insurance information.

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.

You can access a written summary of your pre-op instructions following your PEP phone call on the portal. Any questions following your interview please call 302-428-2200.

You may be required to have presurgical testing. Please complete any labs, EKGs, or other orders prescribed by your doctor. Based on your answers from your interview, you may be offered to come to the Center for Surgical Optimization program to help prepare you for your surgery.