Center for Perioperative Medicine

The Center for Perioperative Medicine (CPM) process is designed to provide the best patient outcomes for those having surgical procedures at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. CPM helps ensure comprehensive pre-surgical care in an effort to avoid problems that can arise during and after surgery. This is a requirement for all patients undergoing anesthesia.

How CPM Works:

A registered nurse will call you first to obtain your medical history including current medications and past surgical history. Then the nurse will schedule your visit to CPM with either a physician or nurse practitioner. The nurse will also reach out to your physicians and get office notes, previous tests and lab information.

Be prepared to provide the following:

• A list of your current medications, including vitamins and supplements.
• Primary care provider (and specialists) information including name, phone number and address.
• Pharmacy phone number and location.
• Make sure you give your surgeon's office the best phone number where you can be reached so we are able to contact you in a timely manner. This will prevent your procedure from being delayed.

How to Contact CPM:

Please call 609-677-6000 to reach our offices.

What to Expect at Your CPM Appointment:

You will need to provide identification and insurance information when you register for your visit. You will then be taken to an exam room by a medical assistant who will weigh you and do an EKG if necessary. A physician or APN will greet you and complete a physical assessment. Labs and a urine sample may be completed during this visit. You will be given a bottle of antibacterial wash with instruction on how to use it.

This visit is meant to compliment, not to replace the care you are receiving from your primary medical doctor or specialists. While creating a "surgical home': you may be asked to undergo tests or further evaluations. These will not be repetitive and will be forwarded to your current care team. If you require further testing before your procedure such as stress test, echo or sleep study, we will assist in scheduling.

How to Prepare for your CPM Appointment:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. If you are late to your appointment, you may need to reschedule.
• You will be seen according to your appointment time not your arrival time.
• Plan to be at the visit for approximately 1 hour.
• Bring your ID/Insurance cards (co-payments are not collected at this visit).
• Bring a list of your medications.
• Bring a copy of your advanced directive if you have one.
• You do NOT need to fast for blood work.
• Drink plenty of fluids as you may need to provide a urine sample.