What is the difference between ICU and SCU?
A special care unit for the chronically critically ill is a unit that is physically separate from the regular intensive care unit. Nurse case management is the care delivery system, with medical care delivered by one attending pulmonologist.
What is a special care ward?
Inpatient units specifically designed, staffed and equipped for the continuous observation and treatment of critically ill patients, including all types of intensive care units, as well as intermediate care or step-down units.
What is a specialty unit?
It must be designed to care for patients with injuries or special illnesses. This includes, but is not limited to, a long-term acute care unit, an acute mental health or acute short-term rehabilitation unit or hospital.
What are the special units in the hospital?
Surgical intensive care units (SICUs) which provide care for other surgical patients. Medical intensive care units (MICUs) which provide care for patients with medical conditions who do not require surgery. Long term intensive care units (LTAC ICUs) which provide care for prolonged critical care needs patients.