Coronary Care Unit
(CCU)
(CCU)
Description of Patient Population
- Adult patients with cardiac conditions identified as critical, including but not limited to acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, severe dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and cardiogenic shock requiring frequent hemodynamic monitoring, specialized diagnostic treatments, frequent observations, and specialized intensive care nursing.
Number of Beds
- 8 bed unit.
Special Certification Requirements
- Nursing staff must complete Intra-aortic Balloon Pump/Ventricular-Assist Device certification within one year of employment and demonstrate annual competency.
Special Programs
- Active Shared Governance Council that impacts nursing practice in their unit in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager.
Staffing Patterns
- Staffing ratio is 1 – 1.5 patients/RN with one Nursing Care Technician in the unit as needed.
