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Children’s of Alabama unveils new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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Children’s of Alabama, the state’s only freestanding pediatric hospital, has opened a newly designed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
The new unit combines the PICU and Special Care Units into a single critical care space, providing flexibility for both high- and low-acuity patients.
“This new unit addresses the increasing demand for pediatric critical care, particularly for children with complex medical needs. It features leading-edge design and technology that will support more efficient care, improved communication, and a healing environment for patients and their families.”
Tom Shufflebarger, President and CEO of Children’s of Alabama
Support from the community and healthcare professionals
Opened on Feb. 28, the project was made possible by support from the community and a lead $3 million gift from the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation.
A multidisciplinary effort involving nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, IT professionals, facilities, and other partners joined forces with local firms Poole and Company Architects and Hoar Construction to design and build the new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
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