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Included in this guide you will find the following helpful information:
Pre-Operative Documentation
NEBH Contact Information
Planning Your Trip o Sample Itinerary o Preparing Your Home o What to Bring to NEBH o Parking and Transportation o Overnight Accommodations o Area Restaurants
Pre-Operative Documentation: Your Checklist
Obtain a “Medical Narrative” from your Primary Care Provider. The narrative should include a summary of your medical history as well as provide a list of current medications and dosages.
If you are under the care of any medical specialists, have them write a letter addressing your
readiness for surgery.
Complete the enclosed Pre-Operative Patient Questionnaire.
Complete the enclosed Health Care Proxy form.
Upload your radiology images Visit nebh.org/imageupload and follow the onscreen instructions.
Once you have your medical narrative, specialist letters and have completed the pre-operative questionnaire and health care proxy form, please send them to the program navigator by one of the following methods: Fax: 617-754-5654
Mail or Courier Service: Rasheeda Overton-Scott 125 Parker Hill Avenue Main Building, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02120 Phone: 617-754-5333 Please ensure your package can be tracked
Secure Online Upload: Visit transfer.nebh.org Click “I don’t have an account yet” Follow the instructions in the email you receive
Preparing for Your Visit to NEBH
Important Contact Information at New England Baptist Hospital
GE Center of Excellence Participating Joint Replacement Surgeons
James V. Bono, MD New England Baptist Hospital 125 Parker Hill Avenue Fremont -Smith Building, Suite 573 Boston, MA 02120 Phone: 617-754-5901 Fax: 617-566-2257
David A. Mattingly, MD James G. Nairus, MD Geoffrey J. Van Flandern, MD Longwood Orthopedic Associates, Inc. 830 Boylston Street Suite 106 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone: 617-277-1205 Fax: 617-232-6528
New England Baptist Hospital
125 Parker Hill Avenue
Boston, MA 02120
Visit nebh.org/ge for more information
Your Patient Navigators:
Rasheeda Overton-Scott, MBA, MHA
Patient Concierge 125 Parker Hill Avenue
Main Building, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02120
Phone: 617-754-5655 Fax: 617-754-5654
Noreen Howie, BSN, RN, ONC
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator 125 Parker Hill Avenue
Main Building, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02120
Phone: 617-754-5655 Fax: 617-754-5654
Planning Your Trip
Sample Itinerary for Hip and Knee Replacement Patients
Who are Flying to Boston
This is a sample schedule to illustrate a typical patient’s experience when traveling from out of state to participate in the program. A
personalized schedule will be developed for each patient, taking into account travel requirements and medical needs.
Day 6 or 7: Departure from
Boston
Call with nurse practitioner or
surgeon
NEBH will send discharge summaries
and treatment instructions and
protocols to your: PCP, Home Care
Nurse (if needed), Physical Therapist
(if needed)
Day 4: Overnight Stay at
Hospital*
*Some patients may be discharged to the
hotel
Day 1: Arrival in Boston
Patient arrives before noon
Consultation with surgeon in the
afternoon, including any additional
imaging needed
Hotel check-in
Day 5: Discharge to Hotel
If already discharged, call with nurse
practitioner/surgeon
Day 2: Pre-Admission
Screening
Arrive at NEBH for pre-admission
screening in the morning
Undergo lab tests and consults to be
cleared for surgery the next day
Attend patient education class
Day 3: Surgery
Arrive at NEBH for surgery at
6:00 AM
Admitted to hospital for overnight stay
Before You Leave for Boston: What You Need to Know
Preparing Your Home for After Your Surgery
In the first few weeks after surgery, everything in your daily routine will require adjustment. It will take
concentrated attention and practice to learn how to safely get out of bed or out of a chair. Going up and down
stairs, showering, dressing, and preparing meals will be difficult at first. To prepare for your return home, there
are a few things you can do before you leave for Boston.
Place clean sheets on your bed.
Reduce clutter. Your balance and mobility will be limited for a number of weeks, so make it easier to get
around by getting clutter out of the way.
Remove loose wires and cords. If it can trip you up, it shouldn’t be there.
Prepare and freeze meals. For you and your caretakers, the demands will be significant. Pre-made,
pre-frozen meals can be a big help.
You will need to turn on lights when you get up at night. Walking around in a dark room is too risky for
someone who has just had surgery, so make sure you have lighting that is easily accessible.
Ensure your pets will be cared for. Walking and feeding them may be difficult when you first return
home from surgery.
What to Bring with You to the Hospital
Make sure to bring the following items with you.
If you are under the care of any medical specialists, have them write a letter addressing your readiness
for surgery.
Bring all prescription medications you take, in their original container with prescription label. Bring all
other medications, including vitamins, herbal supplements, and over the counter medications. You will
need these for your pre-admission screening appointment.
Health insurance card(s)
Photo ID (license, passport, or government ID)
Cash, check, or credit card for copayments or deductibles, if applicable
Your Healthcare Proxy form
Personal hygiene products – toothbrush, comb, etc.
Glasses, hearing aids with a case
Reading material
Candy, gum - your mouth can feel dry following surgery
Your Trip to Boston
We are excited to welcome you to New England Baptist Hospital, where many patients travel nationally and
internationally to receive expert care.
New England Baptist Hospital is located in Boston, very close to the world renowned Longwood Medical Area.
NEBH is easily accessible by car, bus, train and airplane. Visit nebh.org/ge for directions and more detailed
information on transportation options.
Boston Logan International Airport 1 Harborside Drive East Boston, MA 02128 massport.com
Train Service From New York, Washington D.C., and other destinations amtrak.com
Car & Parking New England Baptist Hospital has an on-site paid parking lot with courtesy valet parking available at the main lobby entrance. Your patient navigator will provide you with a parking voucher during your inpatient stay.
Taxis & Car Services *
Please refer to your travel and lodging information for what is covered by your benefits.
Boston Cab
617-536-5010
Red and White Cab 617-737-1000 Boston Coach
bostoncorpcoach.com
800-672-7676
Boston Car Service
bostoncar.com
617-267-2100
Uber (Available for download on your smartphone. Mobile data rates apply.)
Lyft (Available for download on your smartphone. Mobile data rates apply.)
* New England Baptist Hospital does not endorse any one company or service.
Overnight Accommodations
A variety of accommodations that offer special hospital rates are available within an easy commute of New
England Baptist Hospital:
Budget Options: $ enVision Hotel Boston** - 617-383-5229 81 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 Distance: 0.7 miles Holiday Inn Boston at Brookline** - 617-277-1200 1200 Beacon Street, Brookline MA 02446 Distance: 1 mile
Mid-Range Options: $$ Homewood Suites** – 617-232-1487 111 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA 02445 Distance: 1 mile Colonnade Hotel** - 617-424-7000 120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 Distance: 2 miles Residence Inn Fenway* - 617-236-8787 125 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Distance: 1.7 miles
Luxury Options: $$$ Boston Harbor Hotel** - 617-439-7000 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 Distance: 4.25 miles Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel** - 800-441-1414 138 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 Distance: 4 miles Hotel Commonwealth** - 617-532-5059 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Distance: 2 miles Sheraton Boston Hotel - 617-236-2000 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199 Distance: 2.5 miles All rates are subject to change. New England Baptist Hospital does not endorse any one hotel. Please contact the hotel directly to make a reservation. *Offers NEBH discounted rate. Please mention you are a patient at New England Baptist Hospital when booking your hotel. **Offers transportation to and from New England Baptist Hospital. Transportation may be limited to certain hours, please check with the hotel for details.
Local Area Restaurants
New England Baptist Hospital
Top-of-the-Hill Café Located along the main hospital corridor
Brookline Village/Coolidge Corner
$ Matt Murphy’s Pub Pub 617-232-0188 14 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02445 Zaftig’s Delicatessen Brunch and Sandwiches 335 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02446 617-975-0075
$$ El Centro Mexican 236 Washington Street Brookline, MA 02445 617-232-4200 The Fireplace American 1634 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02445 617-975-1900 Golden Temple Chinese 1651 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02445 617-277-9722
$$$
La Morra Italian 48 Boylston Street Brookline, MA 02445 617-739-0007
Chestnut Hill
$ Frank Pepe Pizzeria Pizza 199 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-964-7373
$$ Bernard’s Chinese 55 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-738-3388 The Cottage American 47 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-916-5413 Legal Sea Foods Seafood 43 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-277-7300
$$$
Besito Mexican 199 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-527-1155 Davio’s Italian 55 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-738-4810 Del Frisco’s Grill American 33 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-608-3682
Mission Hill/Fenway
$ The Mission American 724 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02120 617-566-1244 Sweet Cheeks Barbeque 1381 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215 617-266-1300 TGI Fridays American 1626 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120 617-734-1047
$$ Boston Beer Works American 61 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-536-2337 Citizen Public House American 1310 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215 617-450-9000
$$$
Eastern Standard American 528 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-532-9100 Island Creek Oyster Bar Seafood 500 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-532-5300
