NICU Family Education & Information

Welcome to Hurley Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Your baby’s doctor has recommended that your baby be admitted to the Hurley Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (or NICU as it is commonly known) for special care and attention. Our specially trained doctors and nurses provide support in every aspect of newborn care and parenting techniques.

Right now you may feel worried, frightened, confused, or generally overwhelmed. It is our hope to relieve some of your fears. It is important for parents to understand that babies in the NICU are not like other patients; they have special needs that will require the exact care found only in a designated Level III NICU. Please keep in mind that these are general statements and all may not necessarily apply to your child.

We are a patient/family centered care unit. We know how stressful hospitalization can be for you and your family. Our goal is to make sure that your child’s medical and developmental needs are met by including you in the decision-making process regarding your child’s treatment.

What Is Patient Family Centered Care?

It is the belief that health care providers, patients, and their families are partners; working together to best meet the needs of the infant. Patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care.

Patient Safety Is Our #1 Priority

NICU is a locked unit for the safety and security of your baby. To gain entry, please have your baby’s name and ID number when calling to enter or when calling to speak with your baby’s nurse. Also, to ensure your baby’s privacy, do not give out this security number. We encourage each mother to designate one support person who will wear the matching ID band. This person will be given information regarding all aspects of your baby's care.

Admissions

During Your Stay

Preparing for Discharge