Medical-Surgical/Emergency

WELCOME TO THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT

The Med/Surg unit nurses practice primary care nursing as well as a focused attention on relationship-based care. Not only do we have the ability to help our patients heal, but we can ensure that their experience in the hospital can be a highly positive one. We have a 12 bed unit with 1:4 nursing ratios. We care for orthopedic patients as well as surgical and medical conditions. The staff comprises of various levels of Physician Hospitalists, NP/PA’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, and RN’s. The RN’s are cross trained to cover Med/Surg, Emergency Care, and Charge Nurse Role.

The Nursing staff are engaged in multi-disciplinary groups for patient care: Social Work, Cardiopulmonary care, Rehabilitation Services, Dietary Services, Pharmacy, Utilization Review, Laboratory, Radiology, and Registration.

Our unit has the following:

  • Hands on engaged nursing team
  • Computerized documentation
  • Nurse Practice Committee
  • Med Verify medication administration
  • Nursing Bundle applications
    • Hourly rounding
    • Bedside shift report
    • White boards
    • Teach Back
  • Utilization Review Management
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Ability to care for Observation, Inpatient & Swing Bed patients within the acute care setting
  • Nursing skills that involve assessment care plans, interventions, evaluation, and critical thinking
  • Private patient rooms

Diagnostic, surgical or therapeutic services may require patients to be admitted to the hospital. A hospital setting provides the monitoring, equipment and around-the-clock staffing needed for these services.

Inpatient services are provided to patients needing medical or surgical care, typically requiring a stay greater than 24-hours.

Similar to Inpatient care, Outpatient/Observation care is provided to patients needing medical or surgical care, that require a less than 24-hour stay.

Observation Notice to Patients

At Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital your health care team may include a physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner, a Hospitalist physician, and a well trained nursing staff including ACLS and PALS certified RNs.

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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Our ED is a 5 bed unit. The staff see approximately 4000 patients per year. Seeking Level IV Trauma Designation. The department is staffed with 24 hour physician coverage, ACLS/PALS certified RN’s as well as an initiative of TNCC (Trauma Nurse Care Course) Certification by 2019.

The ER staff work as part of a team that include physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long term care needs, administer medication, use medical equipment, perform procedures, and educate patients and families on illness and care after a good hospital stay.

Our staff are often the 1st line of defense for accidents, trauma, allergic reactions, or any number of urgent medical care needs. They work quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care (triage), work to stabilize a patient, treat the problem, and plan for continued care.

Skills necessary to work in an Emergency Department:

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Compassion
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Remain calm under pressure
  • Patience
  • Communication skills

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Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

Nelson GonzalezNelson Gonzalez ★★★★★ Very professional and helpful and the nurses were greatLynn NortonLynn Norton ★★★★★ I love having a hospital in Schoolcraft Co.We are so lucky.I appreciate the passing of the ambulance millagemillageMindy AspMindy Asp ★★★★★ Theresa EkdahlTheresa Ekdahl ★★★★★ GreatRoxanna LivermoreRoxanna Livermore ★★★★★ Wonderful very understandingAngel BernardAngel Bernard ★★★★★ Superior quality treatment by a compassionate professional. All our questions were answered. My husband was anxious about having his peg tube removed and the doctor and his staff put us immediately at ease.Melissa CarlsonMelissa Carlson ★★★★★ Dr.Niemela was great. He communicated well, answered all questions and was very personable. He seems intelligent, organized, and an expert in his field. He made me feel confident in his skills.Tanya PetersTanya Peters ★★★★★ Excellent bedside manners. Very efficient staff and no delays for my appointment time.Darrin RanguetteDarrin Ranguette ★★★★★ I received excellent care. I was extremely comfortable, I didn’t feel nervous at all. All the nurses and everyone were so good. I highly recommend Dr. Bambach for any procedure!Denver McBurneyDenver McBurney ★★★★★ I went to Dr Randall in April to have significant rotator cuff damage repaired on my left shoulder. I recently had my 6 month follow-up appiontment and I couldn’t be more pleased with my outcome. All the Physical Therapy staff were great as well. Top notch service from Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital.Laurie SchnurerLaurie Schnurer ★★★★★ Mary ParrettMary Parrett ★★★★★ Dr. Rayner took time to hear what was going on with me. I was very pleased and satisfied with the results.Elric SlaterElric Slater ★★★★★ Jessica MartinJessica Martin ★★★★★ They took very good care of meBerthenia AllisonBerthenia Allison ★★★★★ Dr. Rayner explains everything of the procedures and results, and also what as a patient I needed to do to follow up. I never felt that he was in a hurry during my time in the room. He was warm and approachable so when I asked him questions, he continued to answer in the same manner.Diana DavisDiana Davis ★★★★★ Excellent doctor and very thorough!Autumn BaileyAutumn Bailey ★★★★★ Vi BouchardVi Bouchard ★★★★★ DrDana Vix is very caring and helpful.Felicia ReidFelicia Reid ★★★★★ Dr. Schoenow was absolutely amazing along with the nursing care I received. I am so grateful to have these caring and compassionate professionals in our community. Thank you for providing me with top notch care and getting me the help I needed so quickly. Ed Unger was also amazing on my ambulance trip to escanaba. He talked to me the whole way and made sure I was comfortable. Thank you all!Scott CalkinsScott Calkins ★★★★★ Great personality. Explains your health care while conducting your appointment.js_loader