HolJ

MSICU, CCU

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HolJ specializes in MSICU, CCU.

Concentrated Care Nightmare

HolJ replied to nay537's topic in MICU

We have a 24 bed ICU with a 6 bed tele,sometimes ICU side unit. If it is Tele, usually 2 nurses for 6 patients. Since our hospital dosen't have a a tele/vent unit, those patients make their way over there as well. So the extra teles or those waiting ...
Do you have CNAs in your ICU?

HolJ replied to bridgfor428's topic in MICU

we have one PCA for 30 beds, which is not enough. Most frequently their help is used for cleaning, turning, accu checks if they have time. They carry a unit phone, but are constantly being paged over head. One person can't be everywhere. Thank god fo...
Visiting Hours

HolJ replied to redwolf's topic in MICU

we have totally open visiting hours. Our hospital practices "Family Centered Care" Of course you can ask them to step out when you need them to, but then they just tend to wait in the hallways until you open the door again, all the while starring in ...