Nau mai, haere mai | Welcome to Kāpiti Day Hospital
When you arrive for your appointment, our staff will guide you through the process from check-in through to recovery and going home.
Kāpiti Day Hospital is located on the Kāpiti Coast and is easily accessible by car. Please refer to our location at the bottom of the page on how to reach the hospital.
Parking at Kāpiti Day Hospital is free and there is plenty available.
Please arrive at reception at your scheduled appointment time. If you are delayed, please contact us as soon as possible.
Our nursing staff will talk you through the procedure and answer any questions you may have. They may check your blood pressure and carry out other routine checks.
You may also meet briefly with the anaesthetist before your procedure.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes.
Please do not wear:
If you have dentures, they can remain in place until just before the procedure.
You may bring glasses, hearing aids, or a walking stick, but these will be removed while the procedure is underway.
For endoscopy procedures you will change into a hospital gown. Bringing warm socks can help keep you comfortable.
After your procedure you will stay in our recovery room while our nursing staff monitor you until you are ready to go home.
You will be offered a drink and a light snack and kept comfortable while you recover.
If you have had sedation, it may take about an hour before you begin to feel fully awake. Some temporary nausea is possible and the effects of sedation may last up to a day.
If you have received sedation or a general anaesthetic, you must arrange for someone to drive you home, as you cannot drive for 24 hours.
During this time you should also avoid drinking alcohol, operating machinery, or making important legal decisions.
Most patients are able to return to work the following day unless advised otherwise by their doctor.