Critical and Progressive Care

The RMH critical care unit is a 16-bed multidisciplinary care unit. Four of these beds will be designated for cardiac surgery patients. The CCU specializes in the comprehensive care of critically ill patients with single and multiple system failure. Scope of care includes cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal and post-surgical patients. Our progressive care unit is a 32-bed telemetry unit specializing in the comprehensive care of patients who require heart monitoring for such conditions as chest pain, irregular heart rhythms and potential cardiac problems related to medical history. The unit provides medical and nursing care with close observation and cardiac monitoring. Our nursing teams support shared governance and evidence-based practice.

RMH currently has two cardiac catheterization labs where diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, cardiac and vascular interventions, and permanent cardiac pacemaker implants are performed. Our cardiologists are actively recruiting for an EP physician to join our heart and vascular team, and we anticipate the need for a third cardiac cath lab prior to moving to our new hospital in 2010. RMH recently purchased a 64-slice CT scanning system and intends to augment its diagnostic imaging services by implementing cardiac CT this year.

Our IT department has supported our drive for technology by developing a Citrix deployed environment that provides clinicians with web access to images and clinical documentation from remote locations. RMH Perioperative Services has invested in voice activated video equipment, and our new cardiac surgery OR will offer technology that supports access to clinical images, electronic medical records and bedside charting.

We are excited about our hospital’s future, and we are looking forward to meeting clinicians who want to partner with us to create an outstanding Cardiac Surgery program for our community. Bring your passion for being part of something new, your excitement for sharing your knowledge, and your enthusiasm for practicing in an environment that respects a balance of professional and family life.