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About the staff that work on the ICU  Green theatre scrubs Every Addenbrooke's patient is under the care of one or more nominated consultant(s), who will be a specialist in a particular medical or surgical field. For example, patients who have liver problems will be under the care of a consultant hepatologist, whereas patients who have kidney problems will be under the care of a consultant nephrologist. When patients become sick enough to require intensive care, they are admitted to the John Farman ICU where they additionally come under the temporary care of hospital consultants who specialise in intensive care medicine, so called intensivists. While patients are staying in the John Farman ICU, they are managed jointly by the consultant in intensive care medicine, and the referring consultant(s).
Recognising ICU staff Everyone, except consultant medical staff and the ward clerks, who works on ICU wears green theatre 'scrubs'. All members of staff wear a hospital identity badge, with their name and job title clearly displayed. Please ask if you do not know who someone is. Mostly, you will discuss the care of the patient with the nursing staff, although you can request to speak to the ICU or other doctors involved in the care of the patient.
Nurses on the ICU  Patients staying in the John Farman ICU are nursed 'round-the-clock', with one nurse looking after only one or two patients at a time. All of the nurses in ICU belong to one of three ‘teams’: red, blue and green. As far as possible, each patient is always looked after by nurses in the same team, so that with time you can get to know them, and they can get to know you. The nurses are very experienced members of the ICU team and are pleased to explain what is happening to the patient. Sometimes, visitors need and want to know all about the patient and their condition. At other times, visitors just need a brief update and some encouragement. If you feel you are being told too much, just mention this to the nurse. You can always ask for more information later. The nurses work two day-time shifts, and a night shift, as follows:
 During the overlap between shifts, each nurse on the previous shift 'hands over' the patient’s care to the nurse coming on duty (these are times to avoid phoning, if possible). The nursing staff of the John Farman ICU are led by Sister Siobhan Sykes. Charge nurses on the ICU are: Staff Nurses on the ICU are:- The ICU also has nurses who specialise in training, led by Clinical Nurse Specialist Diane Kingston.
Non-clinical members of staff The non-clinical members of staff are vital to the smooth and efficient running of the ICU, and are highly valued members of the team. They include ward clerks, health care assistants and ward assistants.
Visiting staff  Some of the treatment that patients receive in the John Farman ICU is provided or made possible by other members of staff who are not based in the ICU. The patients in the ICU benefit enormously from the work done by:
Medical staff At least one doctor is present on the ICU at all times, which means that the doctors also work a shift system, as follows: Day shift: from 0800 to 1700 Late shift: from 1500 to 2400 Night shift: from 2300 to 0900
In addition to junior doctors, a consultant in intensive care medicine is also available 24-hours a day. There is a ward round every day (Saturdays and Sundays included) which runs from 0900 to 1230, led by the duty consultant. On weekdays, there is a second ward round between 1500-1630. On Saturdays and Sundays, this second ward round tends to occur a little later on. Usually, but not always, the duty consultant remains responsible for the ICU overnight in an 'on call' capacity.  Dr GR Park on a morning ward round Each of the ICU's consultants has a regular day of the week on which they are the duty consultant, although this has to accommodate absences for leave:
Professional visitors Because of its international reputation, it is not unusual for there to be nursing or medical staff visiting the John Farman ICU from overseas. |
Last updated: 7 December, 2007
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