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Detailed Needs and Requirements: General Nursing Unit
Theoretically, a plan solution could provide both relationships.
1. Medical Service
It is desirable to establish a horizontal relationship with:
a. other medical units;
b. medical intensive care units;
c. cardiac care units;
d. diagnostic/ treatment units such as gastroenterology;
e. outpatient clinics.
2. Surgical Service
Desirable horizontal relationships include:
a. other surgical units;
b. surgical intensive care units;
c. surgical recovery units and;
d. outpatient unit.
3. Orthopedic Unit
Desirable horizontal relationships include:
a. other surgical units;
b. surgical recovery unit;
c. radiographic unit;
d. cast room and;
e. outpatient unit.
4. Neurology Unit
Desirable horizontal relationships include:
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