Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Visiting Hours
All visitors are to use the intercom in the visitors’ lounge to obtain permission to come into the Intensive Care Unit.
Visiting Hours Are:
Noon to 9 p.m., or at the discretion of the nursing staff.
- No more than two visitors per bed at one time for 10minute timeframes only.
- Children under 12 should not visit the ICU.
- These times have been chosen not only to allow the nurses to assess and care for patients, but also to give the family members time to eat, rest and have breaks away from the hospital.
Calling Patients
To call regarding patient information: 814-768-2160. To speak with a specific patient, please use the same number and the staff will connect you to the patient room.
Cafeteria Hours
The cafeteria is located on the first floor of the hospital and is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are vending machines in the back of the cafeteria area, in the ICU visitors’ lounge on fourth floor and in the Emergency Department waiting area on the ground floor.
Gift Shop
The gift shop is located on the first floor, near the main entrance and across from the cafeteria.
Chapel
A nondenominational chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital. Pastoral care is available 24 hours a day and your personal pastor is always welcome to visit during your stay. Your nurse has information as to how to contact a chaplain.
Our ICU
The Intensive Care Unit of Clearfield Hospital is a 12bed, medical/surgical intensive care unit located on the fourth floor of the north wing of the hospital. It consists of two semiprivate rooms and eight private rooms. All patient areas have the capability of multiple lead EKG monitoring, respiratory rate, rhythm, monitoring arterial pressure, central venous pressure and pulmonary pressures. The purpose of the ICU is to deliver qual- ity, safe, effective and appropriate care. The population of the unit consists of acutely ill adult, adolescent and pediatric patients who require the nursing care and special- ized monitoring capabilities of the ICU.
Hours of Operation
The unit operates on a 24 hour/day 365 days/year, divided into three shifts. There is a Nurse Manager who is respon- sible for the unit 24 hours a day. The Hospital Supervisor provides for supervi- sion and staffing issues during the evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays. There is a Charge Nurse on each shift.
Highly skilled nursing staff
The nursing staff of the Intensive Care Unit consists of Professional Registered Nurses. Members of the nursing staff are required to:
- Have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Possess a current PA nursing license.
- Complete at least one or more years of medical/ surgical experience.
- Complete a Critical Care Course.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications.
