Ward 38 – Adult Surgical – Orthopedic
This unit is a 32-bedded unit that provides care management for pre and post-op orthopedic patients, including Elective, ER, ICU admissions, and inter-hospital transfers. Primary patient diagnosis includes orthopedic surgery, prosthetic surgery, MVA/multiple trauma fractures, corrective orthopedic and spinal surgery, and podiatric surgery.
Unit Description:
Ward 38- Adult Surgical – Orthopedic
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:
- Orthopedic Surgery.
- Prosthetic Surgery.
- MVA/Multiple trauma/fractures.
- Corrective orthopedic and spinal surgery.
- Podiatric Surgery.
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.
- Suture / Staple Removal.
- Tracheostomy Care.
- PCA and Epidural.
- Jejunostomy / Peg-Tube Care.
- Assist with and care for traction (skin/skeletal/hallo).
- Glucometer Check.
- Cast Care.
- 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.