Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Unit

The Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Unit provides care for patients requiring High Dependency Respiratory Care and Respiratory Step-Down Care.

Patient Population

• Adults 18 years of age and older
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Lung Cancer
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Adult Cystic Fibrosis
• Respiratory Failure of Neuromuscular Origin

Number of Beds

• 20 Acute Care
• 5 Step-Down

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:4-5 Acute Care
• 1:2-3 Step-Down

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Flexible scheduling options available

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 79%
• Patient Care Technician - 21%

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 6-8 weeks for experienced nurses
• 8-12 weeks new graduate nurses
• All staff members receive orientation on Step-Down unit