The Intensive Care Unit at LeConte Medical Center features a beautiful and functional unit designed for comfort, and efficient patient care.
Features of the Unit include:
- Smart beds that “speak” over 80 phrases in 27 languages to communicate with non-English speaking patients.
- The smart beds assist in turning patients to the side to assist with pneumonia prevention
- Safety alarms on beds that will inform the staff if a patient is attempting to get up without assistance and prevent patient falls
- There is a shower in ICU for patients that are bedridden or in a wheelchair.
The ICU department also features a comfortable family waiting area with sleep chairs, a shower for family members to use, table and chairs, TV, microwave and coffee. The space also features a consult room that is convenient to families so the physician can discuss the care of their loved one.