Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Critical care unit design, Part III: Establishing operations

K A Bray, K Hearn

    Nursing Management
    |March 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction with home pre-operative bowel preparations.

    Nursing case management : managing the process of patient care·2000
    Same author

    Working hours. Minute stakes.

    The Health service journal·1998
    Same author

    Choosing the right tools.

    Radiologic technology·1991
    Same author

    Angiographic, electrocardiographic and surgical features of single coronary artery producing myocardial ischaemia.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·1989
    Same author

    Planning at the unit level.

    Critical care nurse·1989
    Same author

    The interviewing process.

    Critical care nurse·1984
    Same journal

    Uncertainty in gender-affirming care: Implications for nursing leadership and organizational practice.

    Nursing management·2026
    Same journal

    Nurses' uncertainty in gender-affirming care: Implications for nursing leadership and organizational practice.

    Nursing management·2026
    Same journal

    Innovativeness: A strategic necessity.

    Nursing management·2026
    Same journal

    Improvising through ambiguity: Jazz leadership principles for nurse leaders.

    Nursing management·2026
    Same journal

    Active listening in nursing leadership: A critical analysis.

    Nursing management·2026
    Same journal

    Find Your Best Fit: An innovative orientation model cultivating connection and commitment in new graduate nurses.

    Nursing management·2026
    See all related articles

    Thorough preparation, including staff orientation and education, is essential for the successful launch of a new critical care unit. Proper planning ensures a seamless transition and operational readiness.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Establishing a new critical care unit requires meticulous planning and execution.
    • The transition phase is critical for ensuring operational efficiency and patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline key preparation activities for the successful development and launch of a new critical care unit.
    • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive planning for a smooth operational transition.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of essential pre-opening activities for critical care units.
    • Focus on administrative and educational components of unit development.
    • Inclusion of logistical and community engagement strategies.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Adequate preparation involving orientation, education, budget finalization, and open house events is crucial.
    • These activities collectively contribute to a smooth transition into the new critical care environment.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic and comprehensive approach to preparation is vital for the successful implementation of new critical care facilities.
    • Effective planning minimizes disruptions and optimizes the functioning of critical care units from inception.