![]() ![]() They help patients understand their particular needs and challenges, and design meal plans accordingly. They support patients and families in coping with spiritual distress.ĭIETITIAN - provides advice on the nutritional needs of critically ill patients. SPIRITUAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER - provides spiritual and cultural care to people with different traditions, faiths, values and beliefs. They also greet visitors, answer incoming calls, and route callers to the right department or patient room. UNIT CLERK- performs clerical duties such as making copies and faxing documents. They also ensure that medical supplies are readily available at the patient's bedside. HEALTH CARE AID (HCA) – provides patient care and support with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They manage life support breathing equipment (ventilators) to help your loved one breathe better. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT) - provides care to patients with breathing problems. They provide answers to your questions about medications. PHARMACIST - reviews all medication orders and the quality of medicines supplied to patients. ![]() They advocate on your behalf and can be asked for updates and information about the plan of care. REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - provides care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions. They provide ongoing assistance to the healthcare team, patients and families. They provide support to the healthcare team, patients and families.ĬLINICAL RESOURSE NURSE (CRN) - promotes procedures, policies, practices and standards of care in the ICU. UNIT MANAGER - directs and coordinates the delivery of high-quality nursing care for patients in the ICU. They also manage the patients in the ICU when the attending doctor is off site. RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, HOUSE MEDICAL OFFICIERS AND CLINICAL ASSISTANTS - takes care of the medical plan, gives direction for treatment, and updates the attending doctor often. Family meetings with the attending doctor can be set up when updates are needed or requested. Report is always given to the new attending doctor to ensure quality care is continued. Every Monday, the attending doctor that works in the ICU for the week changes. The following list provides a brief description of the team members in our ICU:ĪTTENDING DOCTOR - directs the care of the ICU patients. ![]() Our ICU health care team works in partnership with patients and their families. ![]()
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