Gila Regional Medical Center: Special Care Unit

The staff at Gila Regional Medical Center’s Special Care Unit (SCU) consists of highly trained professionals that are equipped to handle a multitude of situations. They deal with a wide range of critically ill patients, from new-borns to the elderly. The care they provide is diverse, as they work closely with physicians in many departments including internal medicine, family practice, surgery, obstetrics, and behavioral health.

This close-knit, experienced group receives high ratings for their ability to offer individualized care to patients. Patients and their loved ones are grateful for the continual, one-on-one attention the staff in SCU is able to provide.

Guidelines for Immediate Family

Patient Condition — Your family will be asked to designate one person to become the family “spokesperson.” This person will receive regular updates on the patient’s status. In addition, a codeword will be established and given to three family members. When any one of these three people calls the SCU with the codeword, they will be given patient information
Physician Access — If you need to speak with the attending physician, the nursing staff can relay that request. They can also help coordinate family meetings. This can be a very trying time for families; therefore to ease concerns, the nursing staff is available after 8:00 a.m. daily to answer any questions you or your family may have.
Visiting Hours — There are no restrictions on who may visit, as it is up to the patient’s wishes. Visiting hours are between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and two persons will be allowed in at a time. Visitors after 10:00 p.m. must obtain a pass from Admissions.
Flowers and Food — Food and drink are permitted in the SCU for visitors, however since many patients are on restricted diets, food and drink cannot be brought to them without a nurse’s clearance. Due to possible allergens, we ask that visitors do not bring flowers.
Pastoral Care — You are invited to visit the chapel on the second floor of the hospital at any time. If you would like to speak with an on-call hospital chaplain or your own spiritual advisor, a nurse can assist you or you may call 538-3061.
Patient’s Rights — All our patients are entitled to certain rights that pertain to their care. Patients are given a copy of these rights upon admission and you can also find them posted throughout the hospital.