BIG CHANGES TO
CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER
Newly Enhanced ICU Provides Care for Critically Ill
A
tlantic Health System’s Chilton Medical Center recently
unveiled a new, state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
featuring the latest technology and offering the highest level
of care to critically ill patients. The $6.3 million renovation, funded
in part by the Chilton Medical Center Foundation, was designed to
optimize patient care and comfort while improving access to life-
saving medical technology and treatment.
“A stay in an ICU is often an overwhelming experience, both emo-
tionally and physically, for patients and their families,” said Stephanie
Schwartz, President, Chilton Medical Center. “Chilton’s renovated
ICU has completely transformed the patient experience for patients
with complex illnesses.”
The new space features 12 spacious, modern-looking patient
rooms, as well as private bathrooms, sleepover capabilities for family
members and USB ports to charge their electronic devices.
Patient monitoring systems and specialized, lifesaving critical care
equipment have also been upgraded. In addition, a family consulta-
tion room has been created to allow family members privacy to
discuss care and treatment plans.
In addition, Chilton has added the most advanced critical care tele-
medicine program available, elevating the level of critical care avail-
able to our patients by providing an added layer of expert intensivists
partnering with highly-skilled physicians and nurses at the bedside.
The unit’s specially trained staff includes physicians, nurses,
respiratory therapists, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists, physical
therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, social
workers, and chaplains.
“This renovation reflects Chilton’s role as a leading provider
of advanced health care services in the region and gives patients
from our communities who suffer a critical illness or injury access
to some of the most advanced programs and facilities designed for
their specialized needs,” added Schwartz.
The Campaign for Emergency Care at Chilton Medical Center
Chilton Medical Center is also embarking on another excit-
ing journey to enhance care and experience even further, with a
transformational modernization project of Chilton’s Emergency
Department set to begin later this year.
This important renovation project will create a state-of-the-art
facility to better accommodate the advanced needs of today’s emer-
gency department while assuring a healing environment of unsur-
passed quality for community members.
The upcoming modernization will include expanded patient rooms
for comfort and privacy, a new registration and Fast Track area,
better access to The Children’s Center, and enhanced workflow to
ensure nurses and physicians can provide a better experience for the
nearly 50,000 patients we serve annually.
For more information on Chilton Medical Center, please visit
www.atlantichealth.org/chilton.
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