Intensive Care Unit - Coronary Care Unit

St John of God Hospital Murdoch’s 15 bed Intensive Care / Coronary Care Unit combines state of the art facilities with expert medical physicians and highly trained nursing staff to provide specialist acute care for patients.

Close family are welcome to visit patients, however, please remember the privacy and comfort of all patients in the unit is essential. This guide will help you and us when you visit.

When you are visiting the Intensive Care / Coronary Care Unit (ICU/CCU) it is important to remember that the patients in the unit are critically ill with generally life-threatening conditions. 

For their comfort and yours we ask that you respect the following:

• Visiting is planned around patient care, it is important to check with the nurse in charge each time you visit, even when returning from a short break.
• Before proceeding into the unit, please speak to a caregiver via the intercom located within the visitor waiting area. Due to the nature of the unit you may have to press the intercom again should you not receive a response.
• Visitors are restricted to members of the immediate family and close friends if patient and next-of-kin agree. Only two visitors at any one time.
• Before allowing children under the age of 12  to visit please check your family member’s condition with the nurse in charge
• To help us maintain our strict hygiene standards, please clean your hands with the alcohol based hand hygiene gel provided before visiting your family member.
• Switch off all mobile telephones prior to entering the unit.
•  During your visit you may be asked to leave so care can be provided or so a Doctor is able to undertake a review. We would appreciate your understanding and compliance on these occasions.
  In the interests of patient safety, flowers are not permitted in the unit.

If you have any concerns please speak to the coordinator or Nurse Manager of the ICU/CCU.