Critical Care
When someone you love is seriously ill, you want them to have access to the best care possible.
Our Critical Care team understands how important its skills can be to a patient and to the patient’s loved ones during times of crisis. With the latest in medical technology and state-of-the-art equipment, as well as a knowledgeable and highly trained staff, Holyoke Medical Center’s approach to Critical Care combines the best elements of modern medicine with traditional caring. Holyoke Medical Center’s team approach has a focus and commitment to providing quality, compassionate care with safety as a top priority. The nurse-to-patient ratio in the HMC Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been:
| Date Range | Name of ICU | Type of ICU | Average Daily Patient Census | Average Daily Staff Nurse Census | Average Daily Staff Nurse-to- Patient Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2019 -December 31, 2019 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 3.9 | 2.961277 | 1 : 1.316999 |
| July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 3.5 | 2.838201 | 1 : 1.23317 |
| April 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 3.6 | 2.88210 | 1 : 1.24909 |
| January 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 4.2 | 2.88368 | 1 : 1.45631 |
| October 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 3.8 | 3.02344 | 1 : 1.25685 |
| July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 3.7 | 2.7279212 | 1 : 1.35634416 |
| April 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 4.0 | 3.030105 | 1 : 1.320086 |
| January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 4.4 | 2.98 | 1 : 1.47651 |
| October 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 4.2 | 3.066 | 1 : 1.3698 |
| July 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 3.7 | 3.185 | 1 : 1.161 |
| April 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 4.4 | 3.48 | 1 : 1.263 |
| January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 4.155 | 3.33 | 1 : 1.247 |
| October 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 4.18 | 3.32 | 1 : 1.25903 |
| July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 5 | 4 | 1 : 1.35495 |
| April 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 5 | 4 | 1 : 1.29210 |
| January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016 | ICU | MED/SURG ICU | 5 | 4 | 1: 1.24946 |
