W31-PCW is a 23-bedded mixed gender unit providing cardiac care for pediatric patients 24 hours / 7 days a week. The patient population includes those who require Non Invasive hemodynamic monitoring and noninvasive airway management.​

Patient Population: Neonates & Pediatrics up to 14 years. Mixed Gender

Hours of Operation: 24/7

No of Beds: 23

Occupancy Rate: 100%

Staff Categories: Nurse Manager, Clinical Resource Nurse, Nurse Coordinator, Staff Nurse I & II, Patient Care Technician.

Primary Diagnosis:

• Multiple / Complex Congenital Cardiac Anomalies

• Isolated / Single Congenital Cardiac Anomalies

• Patients Pre-Cardiac Surgery ( Stable )

• Pre and Post Cardiac Catheterization ( Non-ventilated post procedure)

Primary procedures:

• 24 Hours Bedside & Telemetry Monitoring

• Pre and Post-operative surgical management
  

• Pre and Post Cardiac Catheterization Care

• Procedural Sedation – CT, MRI, ECHO

• Wound Care / wounds drains management

• Tracheostomy Care and management

• Anticoagulation Therapy

• Management of J-VAC drains
  

Model of Nursing Care:

Total Patient Care in conjunction with the Partnership Model of Care