Fully staffed with Critical
Care Med Doctor, mid-level providers, onsite respiratory therapists
u5:p 18 beds in the unit
u5:p This is a blended ICU
Unit: patient population consist of cardiothoracic, trauma, neuro,
medical, surgical.
u5:p GCMC ICU unit is one of only
four in Pennsylvania to receive a silver-level Beacon Award of Excellence
from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
u5:p The prestigious award - a
significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy
work environments - recognizes caregivers who successfully improve patient
outcomes and align practices with AACN's six Healthy Work Environment
Standards. Units that achieve this three-year, three-level award with a
gold, silver or bronze designation meet national criteria consistent with
Magnet Recognition, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the
National Quality Healthcare Award.
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