Unit Bed Configuration

Change History

 

DSCN (2006) 14 (W)

Critical Care Dataset

 

This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:

 

Data Set / Collection

Valid From

Valid To

CC ds

1st April 2007

 

 

The main composition of critical care bed types for the ward.

Format: 2 character alpha-numeric

Value

Meaning

02

Level 2 beds only where patients require more detailed observation or intervention including support for a single failing organ system or post-operative care and those 'stepping down' from higher levels of care

03

Level 3 beds only where patients require advanced respiratory support alone or basic respiratory support together with support of at least two organ systems. This level includes beds for all complex patients requiring support for multi-organ failure

05

Flexible critical care beds where there is a mix of level 2 and level 3 beds

90

Temporary use of non critical care bed