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Medical Medical Oncology Bed capacity of 35 is divided between two adjacent units. Patients receive comprehensive oncology care which spans diagnosis, periodic re-admissions for treatment, oncologic emergencies and extended and palliative care. Specialty oncology nursing skills utilized on these units include administration of chemotherapy, provision of support to families and patients related to the psychosocial and emotional issues encountered with oncology diagnoses. A multidisciplinary approach to care is utilized and includes a unit-based social worker, pharmacist, and dietitian. The Patient Education Department provides assistance to staff in the development of education materials and provides ongoing patient education classes on oncology related issues for patients and their families.General Medicine Care is provided to a broad spectrum of patients including pulmonary, gastrointestinal illness and infectious diseases on this 18-bed unit. The nursing staff is dedicated to improve and maintain the health of our clients thorough medical treatment and holistic care designed to meet individual spiritual, emotional, social and medical needs.Private Surgery/Medicine This new unit in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower offers 30 private rooms including eight isolation rooms for a wide range of patients. The diversity of the patient population offers opportunities for the staff to gain skills in both the medical and surgical areas of practice including chemotherapy administration.
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