UNIT BED CONFIGURATION
The main composition of critical care bed types for the WARD.
Description
The main composition of critical care bed types for the WARD.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 02 |
Level 2 beds only where PATIENTS require more detailed observation or intervention including support for a single failing organ system or post-operative care and those 'stepping down' from higher levels of care |
| 03 |
Level 3 beds only. Level 3 care is defined as PATIENTS needing advanced respiratory support alone or support of at least two organ systems. Note basic respiratory and basic cardiovascular support occurring on one day count as one organ. This level includes beds for all complex PATIENTS requiring support for multi-organ failure. |
| 05 | Flexible critical care beds where there is a mix of level 2 and level 3 beds |
| 90 | Temporary use of non critical care bed |
Also Known As
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | UNIT BED CONFIGURATIONS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Class | CRITICAL CARE PERIOD | references in description UNIT BED CONFIGURATION |
| Data Element | CRITICAL CARE UNIT BED CONFIGURATION | is the data element of UNIT BED CONFIGURATION |
| Class | WARD | has an attribute UNIT BED CONFIGURATION of type UNIT BED CONFIGURATION |
