Our Patient and Families

This unit consists of 16 monitored ICU beds, separated into two pods of eight beds each. Spacelab monitors are utilized, with the Central Nursing Station monitoring all of the beds in each pod. Four Negative/Positive Pressure Isolation Rooms are located in Pod B. Our patient population age is from newborn to 18 years, and at times may include some adults when they are being followed by a pediatric service. Pediatric patients with almost any diagnosis can be admitted to the PICU, depending on their medical and nursing care needs. Types of patients admitted to the unit may typically include pediatric intensive care unit medical service (including sub-specialties), pediatric neurosurgery (including trauma), pediatric general surgery (including trauma), orthopedic surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, patients requiring ECMO, and others.

Philosophy of Care

The mission of the PICU is to provide quality patient- and family-centered care throughout the critical phase of hospitalization. Care will be based upon competency, teamwork and efficient use of resources.

Our philosophy of nursing includes: the goal of a normalized family unit as is possible; respect for each child as a unique individual; consistent and comprehensive care for each child; a multidisciplinary approach to patient care; uncompromising respect for all persons and viewpoints; and integration of the growth and development processes into care. To maintain our nursing care delivery system, primary nursing participation is expected of all staff.