{"id":57,"date":"2018-10-22T16:28:47","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T15:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icuknowledge.wordpress.com\/?p=57"},"modified":"2023-07-18T13:49:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T13:49:06","slug":"the-intensive-care-unit-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lihnnhs.info\/icuknowledge\/2018\/10\/22\/the-intensive-care-unit-team\/","title":{"rendered":"The Intensive Care Unit Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone will be wearing identification as it may be difficult to know if someone is a doctor, nurse, therapist or other member of the ICU team. Everyone on the unit should introduce themselves to you but please ask if you are unsure.<\/p>\n

\"uniforms\"
Navy with red piping \u2013 senior sister\/ ward manager
Green- consultant anaesthetist
Burgundy- pharmacy
Royal blue with white piping \u2013 assistant practitioner
Pale blue \u2013 health care assistant
Pale green- housekeepers
Navy blue \u2013 sister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Continuity of care<\/strong>
\nEvery effort is made to ensure patients receive a high quality of care from their nursing team. The unit consists of intensive care and high dependency beds. In intensive care one nurse cares for one patient, whereas in high dependency one nurse cares for two patients.<\/p>\n

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Medical team<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Mike\"<\/p>\n

On the unit we have ICU consultants who provide cover for the unit 24\/7. Each consultant is on a rota to cover Monday\u2013Friday. Although you may be introduced to different consultants they will be given an in-depth handover so they are aware of your relative or friend. The consultant is supported by a team of specialist registrars.<\/p>\n

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Nursing team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nursing care is provided by nurses. When your relative or friend is admitted to the unit, they will be cared for by a nursing team. This approach allows us to get to know the patient and you better. It also helps you to get to know the nurses caring for your relative or friend.<\/p>\n