Infant Toddler Unit

(A 35-Bed Unit That Specializes In the Care of Infants and Toddlers Comprised Of
Two General Wards, One Ventilator Specialty Ward, and Seven Mother-Child Rooms)

Patient Profile
Newborn to Toddler

Typical Diagnoses
Respiratory Illnesses Such As Bronchiolitis, Pneumonia, Asthma and Bpd
GI Illnesses Such As Failure to Thrive and Gastroenteritis
Infections Such As Meningitis and Sepsis/Septicemia
ENT Surgery Such As Cleft Lip/Palate Repair, Tonsillectomy and Adnoidectomy, and Tracheostomy
General Surgical Procedures
Orthopedic Procedures
Ventilator Dependent Infants and Toddlers
General Pediatric Medical Conditions
Specialized Infant Post-Operative Care
Child Maltreatment Syndrome and Neglect
Complex Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Workups for Rare Infant Conditions

Caregiver Profile
Experience Ranges From New Graduate to Experienced Core RN Staff

Nurse/Patient Ratio
Nurse to Patient Ratios Range From 1:2 to 1:4 Depending On Patient Acuity

Flexible Scheduling
12 Hour Shifts
Weekend Option

Direct Patient Care
Primarily RN Staff

Support Staff
Patient Care Technicians, Care Partners, and Unit Secretaries
Scheduling and Administrative Support from Area Manager
Volunteers

Physicians
Physicians Support Provided By UAMS/Ach Faculty Physicians As Well As Physicians in Private Practice
Board Certified Attending Physicians with Special Expertise in the Areas of General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology Pediatric Pulmonology, And Other Specialty Pediatric Practices.
Pediatric Resident Rotations

Other Professional Staff
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Specialty RN’s
Core Respiratory Therapist
Pharmacy Support
Physical Rehabilitation (Physical and Occupational Therapy)
Nursing Director
Assistant Nursing Director
Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Instructor
Social Work, Child Life, Family Support Services and Pastoral Care
Pediatric Clinical Nutritionist

State of the Art Practice and Research
Continuing Education Opportunities
Specialized Ventilator and Trach Management Training
Specialized Focus on Infant Growth and Development
Emphasis on Parent and Caregiver Education

We're Unique!
Only Chronic Ventilator Unit for Infants in Arkansas
Primary Site for Evaluation of Child Maltreatment and Neglect
Exclusive Population of Only Infants and Toddlers
Dedicated Unit For Ventilator Dependent Infants And Toddlers With Focus On Home Ventilator Discharge Preparation