Frequently Asked Questions

They are closely related. This is merely an attempt to focus on those aspects of care that are unique to Intenesive Care Units, Cardiac Care Units, Burn Units, Neuro- Neonatal- and Pediatric-ICU's and the concerns that are special to families and patients in such units.

By and large, yes. Our approach focuses on simple steps that can gradually strengthen family-centered critical care practices. The literature suggests that greater parental and family involvement in the care of patients leads to improved outcomes. That, coupled with lowered stress through greater communication and team-strength is likely to lead to significant savings through greater employee retention and higher morale.