In addition, the unit is equipped with the most advanced bedside monitoring and computer analysis systems. The Trauma Care Unit is a 34-bed patient care unit staffed with registered nurses, trauma technicians, resident physicians, physician assistants and attending trauma surgeons. Nursing and technical staff on this specialized unit have received education specific to the care of the trauma patient. Rehabilitation Rehabilitation begins early in the treatment of trauma patients with rehabilitation medicine specialists, physical and occupational therapists, neuropsychologists involved as needed. Those who have been severely injured, have sustained head injuries, spinal injuries or had an amputation requiring extended rehabilitation are referred to long-term rehabilitation centers.
Social workers provide support to the inpatient trauma unit on a consultation basis.