The Modified Care Unit (MCU) at Community Memorial Hospital provides patients with techniogically advanced care for patients who require specialized treatment requiring frequent assessment and intervention. All MCU nurses are certified in Basic Life Support and have advanced training in heart rhythm monitoring. Patients are admitted via scheduled admissions, emergency room in-house transfers, outpatient and direct admissions.
Using the Differentiated Case Management nursing model, registered nurses practicing as Patient Care Coordinators and staff nurses provide the patient care. Our care delivery system incorporates collaborative practice and utilizes all disciplines to provide quality care and optimize patient outcomes. Staffing is monitored and adjusted every shift according to patient acuity levels.
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