N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.78

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:31B-4.78 - Coronary Care Units (CCU)

(a) Function:

1. Coronary Care Units provide the delivery of care of a more specialized nature than that provided to the usual Medical, Surgical, and Pediatric patient. The unit contains monitoring and specialized support or treatment equipment for patients who, because of heart seizure, open heart surgery or life threatening conditions, require intensified, comprehensive observation and care and is staffed with specially trained nursing personnel. Coronary patients treated in mixed Intensive/Coronary Care Units should be included in the Intensive Care Units (ICU) center. Medical and Surgical Supplies should be reported in accordance with 8:31B-4.55.

2. Functions include serving and feeding of patients; collecting of sputum, urine and feces samples; monitoring of vital life signs; operating of specialized equipment related to this function; preparing of equipment and assisting of physicians during patient examination and treatment; changing of dressings and cleansing of wounds and incisions; observing and recording emotional stability of patients; assisting in bathing patients and helping into and out of beds; observing patients for reaction to drugs; administering specified medication; infusing I.V. fluids; answering of patients' call signal; and keeping patients' rooms (personal effects) in order.

(b) Units of Service: Patients (Admissions and Transfers In) and Patient Days.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.78