重症监护中心
专注于治疗 & 安慰
When you have a loved one in critical care, it can be an exceptionally stressful time. We want you to know your loved one is in good hands. Our specially-educated intensivist physicians are board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Working in concert with the entire critical care team, they focus on providing the best possible care.
We focus on providing the highest level of care and the best quality of life for patients and families by tending to their physical, 情感, psychological and spiritual needs. You are encouraged to ask questions and discuss any concerns with your care team. Each room is equipped with an interactive entertainment and education system at the bedside, giving you important resources and putting you in direct contact with the nursing staff from the convenience of your loved one’s room. 25,000-square-foot 重症监护病房 has a family waiting area that contains a family lounge, kitchenette and consultation room. Nursing stations are located between every two rooms.
The 重症监护病房 also includes a Clinical Integration Center — a behind-the-scenes concept that serves a critical function in improving interaction and communication on behalf of our patients. The CIC is made up of flexible works spaces that support multidisciplinary care, bringing clinicians from various fields together in support of the patient. 护士, 医生, 药剂师, social workers and discharge planners have a place to share information and aid in decision making ensuring a more holistic approach to patient care with the best possible outcomes.
The support and care you provide your loved one is an essential part of the healing process. To be an effective caregiver, be sure to also take care of yourself. Short visitation periods, adequate rest and proper nutrition are just as important for you as they are for your loved one.
我们的重症监护团队
Our critical care team is made up of experienced intensive care medical professionals. Each member plays a special role:
- 医生 direct your loved one’s care. An intensive care physician directs critical care treatment. The hospitalist is an internal medicine physician focusing on non-critical care needs. You may also meet and have frequent discussions with a number of specialists.
- 护士 spend the most time with your loved one. Specially educated in the science and art of critical care nursing, 它们提供连续的, 实际监测. They are also available to arrange special services for you or your loved one at your request.
- 药剂师 ensure appropriate use of medications, and assess dosage and timing.
- 呼吸治疗师 may be at the bedside frequently to provide treatments that help your loved one breathe more comfortably.
- 营养学家 assess nutritional needs and provide dietary recommendations for specialty diets based on medical diagnosis or cultural preference.
- Physical and Occupational Therapists help your loved one gain strength and flexibility.
- 社会工作者 assess and plan the care your loved one may require after leaving the hospital.
- Spiritual Care Providers offer support to patients and families. They are available any time, day or night.
创新护理
In the 重症监护病房 at Valley, patients benefit from the latest innovations and state-of-the-art technology. The unit houses 30 spacious, private rooms that are equipped to be universal — adaptable to handle different types of care — so we can bring the appropriate care to each patient. To keep staff safe and injury-free, each room has a patient lift system capable of hoisting up to 1,000磅. A “smart bed” asks patients basic medical questions, with numerous languages available, and sends an alert to nurses and other staff when a patient attempts to get out of bed unassisted. Hand-held phones carried by nursing staff and physicians enable 护理人员 to stay connected with their loved one's medical team. These devices can also help monitor a patient’s heart rhythm.
Finding 安慰 Through Connections
CaringBridge uses the power of the Internet to bring patients, 护理人员, family and friends together to share information and support during life-changing health events such as cancer, 早产, critical illness and serious accidents. CaringBridge is free and is a meaningful way to help friends and family from around the world stay connected and informed. 病人 and 护理人员 post journal entries about their healthcare journey and in return, family and friends provide vital support through guestbook messages and a photo gallery.
Create your own CaringBridge page today. It’s quick, easy and free. 现在就开始吧.
