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How to Receive Updates from the Medical Team
Rounding Times
Every day the ICU medical team meets at each patient’s bedspace to discuss their progress. This is called medical rounds. Rounds begin around 09:00am and can last until the early afternoon. There are also handover rounds that will occur around 4:00pm and 8:00pm during the changeover of medical staff.
What Rounds Involve
The medical team will review current medical management of the patient, complete a comprehensive physical assessment and identify goals for the day. They may order further tests and investigations to occur over the following days. This can also involve collaborating with medical, surgical or allied health teams to seek further advice for treatment.
How to Receive Updates from the Medical Team
After the team have completed their rounds, they will be available to provide you with updates about your family member. A member of the medical team may meet you at the bedside to summarise what was discussed during rounds and give you an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. Alternatively, you can speak with the bedside nurse and they can assist with organising a time to speak with the medical team. If your family requires more time to ask further questions or seek clarification, speak with the bedside nurse or our social worker and they can organise a family conference at a time that suits everyone.
More Information
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Patient Safety
Patient safety is an essential component of high-quality care provided in the ICU. Our team have worked hard to establish a number of tools and strategies that ensures the ICU provides safe care, in the context of evidence-based practice and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) requirements.
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Beyond Critical Care
Leaving critical care and going to the ward is an important step in your recovery process as your ICU stay only plays a small part in your journey in hospital. The following information will help you and your family learn more about the ward environment and provide information about your recovery process.
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