Care Team
Care Team
Your care team consists of trained professionals who put your safety and well-being at
the center of all they do. We work as a team and each person caring for you has special
knowledge and skills. Your care team will vary based on your personal needs but may
include:
Physician — determines a care plan based on your needs and desires. You can expect
to see your doctor at least once a day. Sometimes a hospitalist will care for you
instead of your family doctor. A hospitalist is specially trained in hospital medicine and
will keep your family doctor informed of your care.
Nurse — provides your care and monitoring, ensures your daily needs are met
and provides education and information so you can understand your condition and
treatment.
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Tech — takes vital signs, monitors glucose levels and
helps you bathe and get ready for the day. Techs may draw blood and do EKGs.
Respiratory Therapist — provides breathing treatments and oxygen.
Physical Therapist — helps with walking and exercises to build strength.
RN Case Manager — helps coordinate your hospital stay and plans for your needs
after discharge.
Pharmacist — helps ensure you receive the right medication at the right dose.
Scrub Colors: How to Tell Who Your Caregiver Is
Nurse: Royal Blue
PCAs and Techs: Light Blue
Radiology: Navy Blue
Laboratory: Gray
Respiratory Therapists: Black
Registration/Unit Clerk: Burgundy
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