Perioperative staff members care for you before, during and after surgery.  Caring Today, Preparing for Tomorrow, conveys our message that we are dedicated to providing the best possible nursing care for you during your surgical experience.  Our team is committed to addressing the issues that affect the quality of today's nursing care.  These team members deliver the true essence of nursing care, combining the technical scientific aspects of nursing, with respect and compassion for you, our patient.

Service Goals include:
 - Provide safe patient care through out the continuum of care in the Surgical Centre
 - Provide high quality care with optimal patient outcomes
 - Provide a Christian atmosphere
 - Provide highly trained and competent staff
 - Profide efficient processes to support the care of the patient
 - Provide state-of-the-art facilities
 - Provide cost effective care

The Surgical Center consists of nine different surgical suites:
 - 5 Operating suites
 - 2 Cardiovascular operating suites
 - 2 Endoscopy suites
 - 1 C-Section suite
 - 1 Cystoscopy suite

Our staff of 70 employees, consists of:
 - Registered nurses
 - First assistants
 - Certified surgical technicians
 - Nursing assistants
 - Laboratory/EKG technicians
 - Sterile processing technicians
 - Surgical schedulers
 - Education coordinators
 - Ancillary staff

It is important for you to know that the perioperative team members have the knowledge, expertise, and competence to keep you safe during your surgery.  Our "TIMEOUT" program consists of each team member asking a series of questions to verify that you are the correct patient and you are having the correct procedure.  The team members will ask:

 1. What procedure you are having, this verifies the correct procedure.
 2. What's your full name, this  verifies the correct patient.
 3. What is your date of birth, this is a second identifier for correct patient.

Your safety is our number one goal!  Your correct procedure "Site" will be marked with as "YES." We encourage you, the patient, to help us in this important process.

Please do not hesitate to contact us.  The staff of The Surgical Center at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills any questions or comments your might have.  The director, Caroline Whitis, RN, can be reached by calling (813) 788-0411 ext. 2370 or by e-mail caroline.whitis@ahss.org