Special Care Nursery - Olympia, WA
The Olympia Special Care Nursery is staffed with specially trained nurses. We are a friendly unit, with RN’s who love their work. Our Olympia baby care staff is highly skilled and experienced. Their knowledge, compassion and dedication are part of what makes this a great nursery.
Some of the infant care needs we meet are:
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Low risk, premature infants, 34-weeks gestation age and above
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Infants who need extra help learning to eat
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Cleft lip/cleft palate
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Hyperbilirubinimia (jaundice)
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
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Infant drug withdrawal (neonatal abstinence syndrome)
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IV antibiotics
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IV fluid hydration
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Telemetry (heart monitoring)
The advantages of single room care for your baby include:
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Ability for one parent to stay with their infant at all times
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Chair beds
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Circadian lighting (dims at night, brighter during day)
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Modern décor
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Individual breast milk refrigerators
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Privacy
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Noise level reduction system
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Phone in each room
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Twin suite available
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Secure unit
Allied health care professionals include:
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Lactation Consultants
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Speech Pathologist
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Physical Therapists
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Respiratory Therapists
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Social Workers
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Chaplains