RI Hospital Critical Care Units
Families and Patient Information
Being in the hospital can be stressful for families and loved ones.
This is especially true for the intensive care unit. Although we
cannot know exactly how you feel, we do care, so please let us know
how we can support you.
Patient information
We ask that each family designate a point person who can relay
information between the medical staff and other family members,
and who will call the unit to check a patient's condition. Critical
care staff is available to speak with various family members as
well. Patient confidentiality is always respected.
Contact information and phone numbers
Emotional support
Probably the hardest thing about having a loved one in the critical
care unit is the emotional roller coaster, one day may bring sadness,
and the next day may be full of hope. It is important that you share
your feelings with the staff, family, friends or other visitors.
Our staff also includes social
workers and chaplains who are available to help during this
critical time.
If at any time you have questions, please feel free to ask
the staff. It is our goal to provide the best possible care
and support that is needed during this stressful time.
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