What's it like in the VIP wing of a hospital?

[marienm, RN, CCRN]

Current events have made me wonder: What's it like to work on a VIP unit? I'm not looking for celebrity/VIP gossip here, and of course no one should compromise security protocols, but has anyone done it? It it, like 1:1 nursing no matter the patient's acuity? What happens if you, say, blow the VIP's IV? Does security clear the halls if the VIP needs to go to MRI, or is there a special VIP MRI suite? Is there a separate kitchen for security purposes with a private chef? I assume you need security clearance if the VIP is a head of state, but is someone watching your every move as you put in a foley?

Indulge my curiosity!

[NurseBlaq]

On 10/4/2020 at 5:14 PM, amoLucia said:

What! No chocolates on the pillows and bouquets of roses!

I don't know how any of you others feel about those U of P Signature Services, but I find them rather offensive. It just rubs me the wrong way. It bespeaks to me that the Hospital responds to  2 classes of pts - the highly revered privileged ones and then, everybody else. 

I firmly believe 'rank doth have its privileges' as this can be seen in that only the wealthy could afford those extras. Kind of like how all the highly paid athletes are being C19-tested so freq. We don't see them waiting in any lines to be tested!

I know there's always been some special VIP services in all hospitals for 'special' pts like families of physicians & hosp admins, local politicians, semi famous celebrities, etc. Some special services were provided, but not so 'over-the-top' as U of P's. Personally, I think it's obscene, and to be honest, it has lowered my opinion of the facility's reputation. It has long been highly respected for its excellent clinical services, but now ... (And I'm local to U of P.)

Maybe it's just me ...

Cleveland Clinic is worse! Not only do they have their own hospital wing, they built an international hotel to accommodate the families. It's ridiculous.

[amoLucia]

Just FYI for any NJ/PA folk out here - Deborah Heart & Lung in Browns Mills has affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.

[gere7404, BSN, RN]

My hospital doesn't have any VIP accommodations. I've taken care of members of our board as well as owners of large local businesses and they were all in the same med/surg beds as everyone else.