Ward 40 – Adult Surgical – Adult Mixed
This unit is a 32-bedded general surgical unit that provides care management for pre and post-op general surgery patients, including ER and Elective admissions. Primary patient diagnosis includes ENT, plastic, podiatric, vascular, thoracic, ophthalmology, urology, and oral max-facial surgeries (OMFS).
Unit Description:
Ward 40- Adult Surgical – Acute Mixed
Patient Population:
Adult Mixed gender
Hours of Operation:
24 hours per day / 7 days per week
No of Beds: 32 bedded ward
Occupancy Rate: 100%
Staff Categories:
Nurse Manager
Clinical Resource Nurse
Nurse Coordinator
Registered Nurses
Patient Care Technician
Patient Educator
Primary Diagnosis
- ENT Surgery.
- Plastic Surgery.
- Podiatric Surgery.
- Vascular Surgery.
- Thoracic Surgery.
- Ophthalmology Surgery.
- Urology Surgery.
- Oral Max-facial surgery (OMFS).
Primary Procedures
- Pre and Post-Operative Management.
- PICC Line Care.
- Central Line Care and Assist with insertion.
- Blood Transfusion.
- Drainage Tube Care.
- Chest Tube Care and Assist with insertion.
- NG Tube insertion and Care.
- Trans Parenteral Nutrition.
- Ureteric Catheter Insertion.
- Stoma Care.
- Wound Care.
- VAC Dressings/VAC Dressing Change.
- Suture / Staple Removal.
- Tracheostomy Care.
- PCA and Epidural.
- Jejunostomy / Peg-Tube Care.
- Glucometer Check.
- Assist with LP, Thoracentesis, Biopsies.
- Continuous bladder irrigations.
- Insertion of indwelling / supra-public / in and out catheters (assistance).
- ERCP.
- CVAD removal.
Model of Nursing Care
Total Patient Care Utilizing a Partnership Model.