Unit name
Ward 7 Pediatrics
Patient population
Age 0 to 14 years
Mixed gender
Hours of operation
24 hours/ 7 days per week
Number of beds
25
Occupancy Rate
95%
Staff categories
Registered Nurse
Patient Educator
Unit Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Primary patient diagnoses
The ward cares for children with medical and surgical conditions. Surgical conditions include: Pre and Postoperative care for the Conjoined twins, gastrointestinal, orthopedics, neuro-surgery, plastics, ear nose and throat surgery. Medical conditions include gastroenterology, respiratory, neurology and infectious diseases.
Procedures
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Pediatric Physical Assessment
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Medical diagnostic tests
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Point of care testing e.g. blood glucose testing, urine dipsticks.
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Pediatric Resuscitation Airway Management e.g. suctioning, Oxygen administration, respiratory, BP and oxygen saturation monitoring, Tracheotomy care
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Incubator care and Phototherapy
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Isolation Procedures Pre and Postoperative nursing care
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IV Insertion and fluid administration
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Parenteral Nutrition, Blood and blood product administration
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Conscious sedation e.g. CT, MRI and EEG.
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Assist mothers with childcare including nutrition.
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Formula and gavage feeding
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Family teaching and support
Nursing care Delivery system
Total Patient Care in a Partnership Model
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