SPECIALTY NURSING UNITS

Intensive Care Unit
ICU nurses provide a highly technical level of care. Our patient’s have continuous cardiac monitoring and are closely assessed by monitors and staff. Visitors are welcome and visiting hours are flexible based on the nurse’s judgment regarding the needs of the individual patient.

We ask that you follow the directions of the nurse for the benefit of the patient’s care. A small waiting room with a telephone is provided for adult ICU visitors. A larger waiting area is provided further down the hall for larger groups or those with children. If a family member wishes to stay overnight, a cot can be provided in the waiting room. Please communicate needs in this regard to the nurse as early as possible in the day.

Medical/Surgical Unit-Pediatrics
The Third floor Medical/Surgical unit provides 24-hour care to acutely ill adults and children. Standard visiting regulation and policies are followed. A cot may be provided for one family member with the approval of the patient’s nurse.

Medical/Surgical patients are generally very ill and require a high level of skilled assessment and monitoring by the nursing staff. Discharge planning services are initiated upon admission to assure appropriate home care arrangements.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
You may choose to have the baby room with you after delivery if your doctor approves. The baby can be returned to the nursery for the night if you wish. NEVER leave your baby unattended in your room.

If you do not wish to room in, you may have your baby anytime you wish. Just ask your nurse and she will bring the baby to you. We ask that you do not go into the nursery unless your baby requires special care and is unable to be brought to your room.

A 4 I.D. system is used at SLVRMC - 2 on the baby, one on the mother and the fourth on another person named by the mother. Only persons with a matching I.D. band may take the baby from the nursery. When you come to the nursery to pick up your baby or the nurse brings your baby to the room, she will ask you for the number on the I.D. bands which were put on you and the baby in the delivery room.

Newspaper Birth Announcement
The birth announcement for your baby may be published in the San Luis Valley newspapers. An information sheet is included with the birth certificate paperwork for your convenience; please take the information sheet to the newspaper office if you choose to have this announcement printed.

Photographs
Your baby's picture is taken before you are discharged from the hospital. An independent photography contractor provides this service. A brochure will be given to you after you deliver your baby, if you wish to select a package. Photos will be mailed directly to you in 2-3 weeks. Mail orders, checks and credit cards accepted - NO CASH. You are welcome to take your own photos at any time.

Surgical Services
Visitors are welcome to wait in the area located on the second floor outside of the surgery department. If a procedure is lengthy, updates of progress from the surgery will given by the surgery receptionist to significant others and/or family members periodically.

The surgeon will make a point to visit with significant others and/or family and friends after the procedure is completed. If you do not plan to stay in the waiting area or leave for any reason, please inform the receptionist of your departure and plans for returning in case the physician needs to reach you. The phone number for the Surgery Receptionist is 719-587-1250.

Waiting Areas
In addition to the main lobby, there are specially designated lounge areas for families of patients in the critical care units, Medical/Surgical Units, the Emergency Department, Obstetrics and Surgery.

Last Modified: April 23, 2007 9:14 PM