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The Medical/Oncology
unit is a 31 bed inpatient unit. Medical includes the Stroke Center and
consists of 17 beds. The Stroke Center has been created to improve the
overall quality of care for people afflicted by stroke. Oncology consists of
14 beds designated for oncology patients, hospice patients and medical
overflow patients. Oncology is accredited by the American College of
Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
The Medical/Oncology
Unit cares for a large variety of patients, such as those with pneumonia,
cystic fibrosis, cerebral vascular accidents, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, and gastrointestinal diseases. In addition to providing
care to the Medical/Oncology patients, the unit also provides the capability
of Telemetry remote cardiac monitoring. |
