Specialty Services
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
Adult Critical Care Units
Intensive Care
The ICU department at Sunrise consists of 117 beds, which is divided into several specialized units of care. The unit includes Neuromedical ICU; Medical Surgical ICU (1 and 2); Pulmonary Shock ICU; Cardiovascular ICU (1,2,3, and 4)
The Neuromedical ICU is for patients with neurological disorders such as CVA, brain tumor, cerebral aneurysm or diseases of the spine treated medically or surgically.
The Medical Surgical ICU specializes in a wide range of critically ill adults including postoperative major abdominal surgeries and renal transplant patients.
The Pulmonary Shock ICU focuses on disorders of the pulmonary system, including acute respiratory failure as well as multisystem organ failure and septic shock.
The Cardiovascular ICU is dedicated to the care of cardio-thoracic and vascular surgical patients. This unit specializes in the care of patients following coronary artery bypass and other types of cardiac surgery. The unit is extremely high-tech with most patients requiring sophisticated monitoring.
Separate Coronary Care units specialize in diseases of the heart, including post intervention such as PTCA or stent, postmyocardial infarction, congestive heart failure or other diseases.
Baby Your Baby Program at Sunrise
Sunrise's Baby Your Baby program is for pregnant women with or without medical insurance and encourages early and continuous prenatal care.
Its services include:
Financial Counseling:
. Assistance with Medicaid or discounted cash payment plan.
. Discount payment plan based on family income
. Referrals to Nevada Check-Up
Pregnancy Intake:
· Pregnancy intake done by a Registered Nurse
· Preadmission for delivery at Sunrise Hospital, MountainView or Southern Hills Hospital
Referrals to:
· One of over 25 participating OB's
· Discounted lab work
· Pediatric Baby Your Baby program
Social Worker:
· Consultation available
· Community referrals for:
· Infant items
· Job Training
· Housing
· WIC
· Food Banks
· GED
Other:
· Free diaper bag
· Gift packs
· Educational materials
· FREE childbirth classes
. Transportation assistance
Se habla Espanol. For more information call 735-2229 or 642-2229.
Cardiac Cath Lab
The Sunrise Cardiac Cath Lab is comprised of 7 suites; 1 vascular lab, 1 Pediatric lab, 2 EP labs and 3 coronary rooms. Over 6,000 cases are performed annually. The dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab staff consists of RN's, Radiology Techs, Cardiovascular Techs, RCIS and several other support staff.
Located on the main floor of Sunrise Hospital, the cath lab has recently undergone an ambitious expansion which upgraded all the recording systems and added 2 new labs.
Patients served by the Cath Lab program include neonates to adults. Electrophysiology services include both adults and the only Pediatric EP program in Southern Nevada.
The Sunrise Cath Lab offers the most comprehensive array of cardiovascular services in the valley including IVUS, stenting, fractional flow reserve analysis, rotoblator, and laser, diagnostic and interventional peripheral services. Our electrophysiology program offers comprehensive EP studies, device implants, radiofrequency and cryoablation, and 3D mapping for adults and pediatrics.
Cath Lab recovery is a 28-bed unit and is the companion department to the Cath Lab. The staff cared for many patients last year including interventional radiology and advanced diagnostic imaging procedures. The unit and staff are equipped to care for the most routine to the most complex critically ill patients.
Cardiology
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center's cardiovascular services are not only the best and most comprehensive in Nevada, but are among the finest in the nation. In fact, our interventional cardiology service was named a 1999 national award winner in 100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Hospitals, a study by HCIA, a healthcare information company. To qualify for their award, a hospital had to show consistently good performance across six measures that indicate high-quality outcomes and efficient management of care. The clinical criteria included risk-adjusted mortality and complications, as well as number of procedures performed. The results of the study placed Sunrise among the best cardiovascular hospitals in the country.
Center for Chest Pain
Any time chest pain is experienced, the most precious resource of all is time. Our Center for Chest Pain, located adjacent to the emergency room, enables patients to be examined immediately by a staff focused exclusively on chest pain. Every procedure in the center is designed to streamline the process of diagnosis and treatment, giving every patient the best and most efficient use of the most precious commodity: time.
First, other possible causes of chest pain, including anxiety, muscle strain, ulcers, gall bladder disease or illnesses are ruled out. Patients experiencing heart-related chest pain receive a bed immediately, and oxygen, electrocardiogram and lab work are performed bedside. Patients who display symptoms of a heart attack are admitted for treatment and monitored in a closed setting for at least 18 hours. The center offers education programs to both patients and emergency medical systems personnel.
Cardiology Department
Cardiology services include inpatient and outpatient electrocardiograms, stress testing, tilt-table testing, cardiac imaging (including transesophagael echocardiograms), a 130-bed telemetry unit with state-of-the-art Hewlett-Packard monitoring equipment, and a cardiac rehabilitation program. The cardiac catheterization laboratories provide the capability to perform the latest in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Coronary Care I
This service unit specializes in the intracoronary thrombolytic and stent patients. It provides the highest standard of care to patients requiring invasive complex cardiac procedures.
Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit
The Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit is a 37-bed progressive care unit for the pre- and post-operative monitoring of cardiovascular patients.
Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit
This special unit is responsible for the post-operative care of coronary bypass patients. Rapid recovery and getting patients back on their feet as soon as physically possible is stressed.
Center for Healthy Families
The Sunrise Center for Healthy Families is a service available to all parents and expectant parents in the southern Nevada area. It offers a variety of affordable programs, information, referral services and classes.
-Baby Your Baby Program
-Childbirth Education Classes
-Community Referrals
-Clark County Safe Kids Coalition
For more information, please call The Center for Healthy Families at (702) 731-8703.
Child and Family Services Department
The Child and Family Services Department was created in 2000. It incorporates the psychosocial services for the pediatric areas. Currently, we have a staff of 6 child life specialists and 2 pediatric social workers.
Child Life Services:
Sunrise Children's Hospital has child life specialists assigned to the General Pediatric Unit, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Special Services Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Emergency Department, and in the Surgery Department. Our child life specialists have degrees in child life, psychology and other related fields. Child Life Certification is encouraged, but not a requirement.
Pediatric Social Services:
Our pediatric social workers cover all areas of the Children's Hospital providing essential services such as emotional support, crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments. They work closely with the Pediatric Case Managers to ensure that the patients and families are referred to all of the local, state and national resources available to them. All social workers must have a current Nevada social work license. Master's of Social Work are preferred.
SCAN Program:
The SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Team is a 24-hour/seven day a week child physical and sexual abuse evaluation program housed in our Pediatric Emergency Department. Currently, our facility has a private examination room equipped with a video-colposcope and a separate interview room. Area law enforcement officials and child protective service officers may interview the children at Sunrise or schedule an interview at their offices at a later date. In 2000, the SCAN Team evaluated 615 children.
Childbirth Education
Having a baby is a normal natural process but, nevertheless, a challenging experience both physically and emotionally. Like any event in life, preparation is the key element to a successful outcome. It removes the mystery and helps alleviate the fear that comes with giving birth. Regardless of individual preferences concerning medication or anesthesia, such preparation enables each mom, her coach, her obstetrician, and the labor room nurses to function as a team. This team's goal is delivering a healthy baby to a healthy mother through a positive birth experience. Let the Center for Healthy Families be a part of this special event by taking our Childbirth Preparation course.
For those parents interested in Breastfeeding our center also offers a class with topics including early attachment, problem solving, and breastfeeding in public.
Our Sibling Class is a one-time informal class that prepares children for a new brother or sister. A parent, guardian or other adult is required to attend the class with their child. (Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center only) (ages 5 - 12).
For your convenience we offer multiple locations such as Sunrise (Central), Northwest & Southern Hills (Southwest) with both day and evening classes.
For more Information contact Sunrise Hospital's Center for Healthy Families at 1-977-427-8674.
Clark County Safe Kids Coalition
The Number One killer of children under the age of 14 is PREVENTABLE accidents. SAFE KIDS is a national campaign dedicated to the prevention of such unintentional injuries. In southern Nevada, Sunrise Hospital is the leading member of the Clark County SAFE KIDS Coalition. The coalition members concentrate on providing to the community information and education on such topics as: heat in cars, car seat safety and buckle up bear, bicycle rodeos and helmet safety, pool safety and drowning prevention, walking to school safely, home and holiday safety tips, poison prevention and they provide the important poison control stickers to be placed on telephones. For more information please access the website: www.ccsafekids.com. The efforts concentrate on providing safety education and information on topics including schools, cars and car seats, bicycles, drowning prevention, fall prevention, toys, holidays, camping, nurseries, and poison prevention.
Comprehensive Cancer Program
Few diseases cause a greater sense of distress, anxiety and fear than cancer. However, thanks to advances in medicine there is increasing optimism about treating cancer patients successfully.
Here in Southern Nevada, cancer patients and their families now have one place they can turn to for the highest level of complete cancer care: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.
The Comprehensive Cancer Program at Sunrise brings together a specialized team of healthcare professionals, offering cancer patients a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of their disease. The program, which is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Certified Community Cancer Program, coordinates all necessary cancer treatment and support services throughout the hospital.
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Outpatient Infusion Services
- Laboratory Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Tumor Registry and Tumor Board
- Clinical Research Institute
- Adult Oncology Unit
- Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Unit
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation Oncology
- Prevention, Education and Celebration
For more information regarding the Cancer Program at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, please call 702-731-8664.
Prostate Cancer Prevention Prevention and early detection are key components of a comprehensive cancer program. Sunrise Hospital sponsors a prostate screening day during Prostate Awareness Month in September where physicians and staff volunteer their time to promote awareness of the signs and symptoms and the appropriate diagnostic tests that are available. Screening may also be requested through your physician. A screening should include a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam.
For more information regarding our scheduled screening programs at Sunrise Hospital, please call 702-731-8788.
Diabetes Classes
As an outreach service, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center offers outpatient Diabetes classes. A series of three classes is offered on a monthly basis at 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 316. Instructors include a pharmacist, and a dietician. Classes cover basic information about diabetes, medications, dietary needs and restrictions. There is no charge for the classes. Class times are 6:00 to 8:00 pm. To register, call toll free 1-877-427-8674.
Education Department
The Education Department at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children's Hospital provides the following services:
-Orientation for all new nursing staff
-Staff development with hands-on support for the clinical staff
-Continuing education programs under the Nevada State Board of Nursing providership
-American Heart Association training center programs for staff and physicians on staff for: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
-Community programs for BLS
-Education programs for managerial development, skills competency labs, new graduate nurse internship, and advanced training for nurses in specialty units
-Web-based staff education
-Outpatient diabetes education classes
Emergency Department / Adult
The Adult Emergency Department at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center is serviced exclusively by board-certified emergency physicians and nurses.
On November 2, 2000, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center opened a new $17 million, 44,000-square-foot Emergency Care Center, devoted to expanding the level of quality care from highly trained specialist that has become a Sunrise hallmark.
The adult emergency service consists of 50 treatment areas and 2 psychiatric areas. Among them are 16 critical care, 2 isolation, 3 OB/GYN, 20 exam and 8 fast track rooms. It also has an X-ray complex composed of 2 diagnostic rooms, an ultra sound room and a C-T scan room. In addition, we offer a 10-bed Chest Pain Unit with a dedicated staff and equipment focused exclusively on chest pain.
Fetal Assessment Center
The Sunrise Fetal Assessment Center was the first comprehensive fetal surveillance testing center in Las Vegas and is located on the first floor of the Women's Pavillion of Sunrise Hospital. Your physician may refer you to our Center for a variety of conditions, including fetal (growth/movement/postdates/preterm labor/multiple gestations) and maternal (diabetes, high blood pressure, advance maternal age).
The testing performed at the Fetal Assessment Center includes the five following tests, which will last 45-90 minutes.
1. Fetal Heart Monitoring
2. Amniotic Fluid Index
3. Biophysical Profile
4. Doppler Evaluation
5. Movement Chart
The Fetal Heart Monitor: This test allows us to hear, record, and evaluate the fetal heart rate.
Amniotic Fluid Index: This index measures amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus with an ultrasound machine. Amniotic fluid is largely fetal urine and reflects the blood flow to the fetal kidneys.
Biophysical profile: This allows us to further evaluate the fetus by observing fetal breathing movements, fetal body or limb movements and fetal limb extension returning to flexion with an ultrasound machine.
Doppler evaluation: This procedure allows us to record the blood flow through the umbilical cord artery using ultrasonography. This gives your physician information about how hard the fetal heart is working to push blood to the placenta.
Movement Chart: This is where you come in! You will be asked to monitor and record your baby's movement each day. A healthy baby will move each day. By combining these tests, your physician can have the information to plan needed to plan the safest time for delivery of your baby.
Most insurance companies cover the cost of the fetal assessment testing. If you have questions, please contact your insurance directly or our Center at 702-731-8955.
Food & Nutrition
Admit it. The words "hospital food" don't exactly invoke images of fine dining and gourmet taste.
The Food and Nutrition Department provides high quality food, nutrition and customer service to patients, outpatients, physicians, employees and our guests. The range and scope of our services include patient food service, cafeteria service, catering, nutrition counseling/education, outpatient counseling and nutrition classes.
The food at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, however, defies that tradition. Brad Wild, our director of Food, Nutrition and Environmental Services, along with a staff of nearly 300, are committed to providing all patients with meals that are consistently tasty and nutritious. Even low-sodium, low-fat dishes, which often translated into low-taste and low-enjoyment, are now appealing and fulfilling. Today, the 4,300 meals we serve each day are much like those found in first-class restaurants.
We are proud of our hard-earned reputation of offering numerous made-to-order items and varied menus - available even to those with strict dietary guidelines. Employees also perform quality checks of patient trays to ensure that meals are the proper temperature and of high quality.
Gamma Knife® Center
Imagine having a brain surgery today and returning to work in a few days. No pain, no incision or incision or scarring, no recovery time. Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, in another "medical first," will unveil Nevada's Gamma Knife - a revolutionary new tool that destroys brain tumors.
The latest advance in laser technology, the Gamma Knife promises to save lives and gives new hope to patients of all ages with operable and inoperable brain tumors as well as blood vessels abnormalities.
The Gamma Knife is a 3.5 million, 20-ton tool that performs stereotactic radiosurgery using a concentrated cobalt radiation dose delivered with precision to destroy abnormal tissue. The tool, housed in a 2,000 square-foot addition to the sunrise Diagnostic Center, uses three computers, 201 beams of intersecting radiation and requires the skills of a multi-disciplinary team, including a neurosurgeon, radiation oncologist and a radiation physicist.
"Access to this extraordinary technique, allows patients to stay in Nevada and surgery to be performed on critical locations of the brain without surgical risk or a long hospital stay.
General Pediatrics
The general pediatric unit at Sunrise consists of 60 beds. The staff includes specially pediatric trained multidisciplinary personnel from physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, child life therapists, respiratory therapists, and rehab specialists. The mostly RN staff provide care for acutely ill infants, children, and adolescents in a warm and caring environment that promotes family-centered care. There is a physician in house at all times. There are medical disciplines represented in every field (except psychiatry). The pediatric staff strive to provide for the medical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of ill children and their families in a safe and nurturing environment while providing for the ongoing professional and supportive needs of the staff.
The general pediatric unit at Sunrise is the hub of this tertiary service that provides care to children from all over the southwest. Sunrise Children's Hospital was recognized in 2001 as being one of the tope 25 children's hospitals in the nation. This came about from our commitment to providing quality care.
Sunrise Children's Hospital partners with the University of Nevada School of Medicine in providing training for the Pediatric Residency Program. The pediatric areas also serve as a practicum site for the schools of nursing in the community. This educational environment provides a stimulating dynamic that promotes growth in all areas of the Children's Hospital.
IMAGING SERVICES
Mammography
Breast Cancer is the most curable in its earliest stages. The key, of course, is early and accurate diagnosis. The Sunrise Diagnostic Center and Sunrise Hospital have a fully ACR accredited Mammography Program that supports the Sunrise Beast Care Center and ensures the lowest radiation dose possible to the patient. The Mammogram Program features excellent breast biopsy services utilizing the Senorx Biopsy System in the Diagnostic Center. The Diagnostic Center also has a Breast Care Coordinator to assist all Mammography patients. For further information contact 702-731-8807.
CAT Scan
The CT Scan Department at Sunrise Hospital is a 24-hour department comprised of state-of-the-art equipment offering patients and physicians the most comprehensive and timely evaluations possible. The Sunrise Hospital department consists of 3 GE Scanners and the Diagnostic Center consists of another GE Scanner for your outpatient imaging needs. The GE 16 slice scanner, capable of performing 16 images at one time, significantly decreases the amount of time that a patient has to stay on the table for their exam. The GE 16 Slice Scanner is located right in the Emergency Department to allow the department to meet the needs of the Emergency/Trauma Department patient. Exams can be performed quickly without having to move the patient from the Emergency Department. The department also has a strong CT biopsy program in performing over 1,000 biopsies a year on patients who require this service. For further information contact 731-8168 or 731-8807.
Special Procedures
The Special Procedures Department of Sunrise Hospital has two Special Procedure Suites to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. One of the rooms has an Advantx LCN Biplane Neuroangiography system. This room offers state-of-the-art digital technology designed specifically for neuro imaging with a dose conservation feature for the patient. The department performs diagnostic procedures such as cerebral angiograms, abdomen angiograms and renal angiograms. In addition, the department is very progressive in its therapeutic procedures such as stent and drain placements in the kidney and liver, embolizations of aneurysms and AVM's, chemo embolizations, TIPS cases (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portal Systems) and angioplasty and thrombolysis procedures. For more information contact 731-8065.
Imaging
Radiology is known as the origin of Medical Imaging technology. From chest X-rays and skeletal radiographs to sophisticated sub-special procedures, the department has the capability to perform all of these exams, producing quality studies in a timely manner with expedited results to the ordering physician. The Diagnostic Imaging area in the Emergency Department has two x-ray rooms located in the Emergency Department to serve patients quickly without having to move them from the department. For further information contact 731-8060 or 731-8807.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to image the body for diagnosis. Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Diagnostic Center utilize state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment to perform a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures. Ultrasound specialties performed include pediatrics, OB/GYN, abdominal, vascular, superficial structures and interventional procedures and Transcranial Doppler procedures. An ultrasound exam room is also located within the hospital's Emergency Department to expedite emergency exams without moving the patient from the department. The hospital's two perinatal centers are accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound for obstetrical and gynecological ultrasounds. For further information contact 731-8604 or 731-8807.
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine utilizes radioactive tracers to show the function of physiology of body organs. Sunrise Hospital's Nuclear Medicine Department is the leader in Nevada offering all available nuclear medicine procedures, including an extensive sentinel lymph node mapping program and a wide spectrum of monoclonal cancer imaging. The department leads Nevada in research, making sure that we offer cutting edge technology to our patients. The equipment is state-of-the-art, including triple head gamma cameras. The department utilizes an integrated computer network that allows images to be viewed from a number of workstations and sent to a PACS (Picture Archive Communication System). The department is an integral part of the chest pain unit program offering "on demand" nuclear medicine cardiology. We currently offer monoclonal scanning and all available SPECT procedures. We are the only facility in Nevada currently offering Glofil - an advanced renal glomerular filtration rate test. The Sunrise Nuclear Medicine Department is one of the few departments nationally that offers 7 day 24 hour staffing, making services available at any time. The department also offers PET/CT services and fusion Imaging. For further information contact 731-8068 or 731-8807.
Neurology
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center has nurses and medical technicians specially trained in neurology and a board-eligible neurologist on staff. A comprehensive pediatric neurology diagnostic department, MRI, and state-of-the-art CAT scan provice faster and more comfortable procedures for all neurology patients.
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) utilizes a high magnetic field, radio frequency waves and computers to create highly detailed anatomical images. As one of the most diagnostic tools available, this scan allows the internal areas of the body to be viewed from many different directions. The MRI department consists of 3 GE scanners. The GE Horizon Lx scanner and the Open Speed open-sided MR are located in the hospital to service all inpatients and the GE Excite HD scanner is located in the Diagnostic Center for all outpatient needs. The MR department within the hospital, in conjunction with the Pediatric Intensivists from Sunrise Children's Hospital, offers an IV sedation program for pediatric MR procedures, resulting in a better quality exam because of reduced motion. The MR department has established a Breast MR biopsy program to support the Breast Care Center. For further information, contact 731-8875 or 731-8807.
Diagnostic Center
The Sunrise Diagnostic Center is a full-service imaging center engineered to meet the needs of the outpatient population, providing services in all modalities of diagnostic imaging including: general radiology, ultrasound, mammography, CT, MRI Dexa Scanning, nuclear medicine and breast biopsies. The Diagnostic Center is located just north of the Sunrise Hospital campus.
The Diagnostic Center also has two pediatric, board-certified radiologists to meet the needs of the pediatric population. These radiologists specialize in all modalities of diagnostic imaging for pediatric patients. The Center has a Centralized Scheduling department to assist physician offices or patients in scheduling for any of the modalities. The number for Centralized Scheduling is 731-8807.
Bone Density Testing
The Sunrise Osteoporosis Center houses the latest equipment, which uses high-resolution imaging to measure bone density. This technology not only measures the present bone density, but also can help alleviate later problems through early detection and subsequent preventative measures. For further information contact 731-8807.
IV Team at Sunrise
The IV Services Team at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center is proud to provide expert services throughout our facility. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our extraordinary commitment to patient care.
Highlights of our expert care include:
-IV Starts and restarts
-Central catheter de-clotting
-PICC line insertions
-Intravenous therapy; chemotherapy, blood products
-Specialty catheter access and de-access
-Round-the-clock coverage
Laboratory Services
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Maternal Infant Unit Postpartum Care
To many, the birth of a new baby is a miracle to be cherished. At Sunrise, we strive to provide a family centered environment that allows loved ones to participate in the delivery of the newest member of the family. Sunrise is proud to have delivered over 47,000 babies in the last 10 years.
The Maternal Infant Unit encourages the "family" approach. And there is a highly trained staff available to assist the new family with infant care as well as breast-feeding; in addition to a "State of the Art" Security System.
During the stay at Sunrise Hospital, all new mothers receive all necessary gynecological post-surgery care as well as a wide scope of information, support and education for mother, child and family.
Medical Library/Office of Continuing Medical Education
Sunrise Hospital's Medical Library/Office of Continuing Medical Education is located in the administration wing directly across the hall from the Adelson Auditorium. The Medical Library provides pertinent and current research information resources and services concerning healthcare and related subjects through the use of varied media and technology for the use of the hospital's professional and general personnel and in support of the educational, teaching, patient care and self-enrichment needs of those personnel. The Medical Library's resources and services are also available to the public. Library hours are between 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday with 24 hour access available to medical staff and employees using the identification badge system. The Medical Library maintains a collection of current medical literature, including 250+ journal titles, 2000+ textbooks, specialized CD-ROM databases, current ready reference section, audiovisuals and electronic format materials. Services provided by the Medical Library include: maintaining AV equipment for educational purposes and meetings, maintaining a Current Contents Awareness Service that provides copies of contents pages and articles for newly received journal issues, interlibrary loan services, and provides current price and availability of book and journal inquiries for hospital departments and members of the medical staff.
The Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited through the Nevada State Medical Association and provides members of the medical staff with a program of regularly scheduled continuing education programs which have been approved for AMA Physicians' Recognition Award Category 1 credit by the Education and Library Committee. Programs are developed to meet the specified educational needs of the medical staff, but are open to other health care professionals in the Las Vegas area.
Scanning and printing documents in color is available just ask the Medical Librarian for assistance. Future projects include an online catalogue that will eventually be networked through the hospital and Doctors' offices, a library web site, larger book collection, and additional internet PC workstations.
Medical Surgical Telemetry
East 500 in a thirty-six-bed medical-surgical-telemetry unit located on the 5th floor of the North Tower. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our commitment to caring for patients. Our team of healthcare professionals is unparalleled in Southern Nevada.
-36 bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit
-Experienced staff is dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with angina, CHF, post-MI, cardiac rhythm disturbances, diabetes mellitus, TIA/CVA, pneumonia and drug toxicity
-Specializes in the care of all types of cardiovascular surgeries, such as thoracic procedures, post open-heart surgeries, and aneurysm resections
-Monitor technicians, located in a room adjacent to the nursing unit, are responsible for the static review and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
A 36-bed medical-surgical-telemetry unit located on the 5th floor of the north tower of Sunrise Hospital. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our commitment to caring for patients. Our team of healthcare professionals is unparalleled in Southern Nevada.
- 36 bed Medical/Surgical Unit
- Experienced staff is dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with angina, CHF, post-MI, cardiac rhythm disturbances, diabetes mellitus, TIA/CVA, pneumonia, and drug toxicity
- Monitor technicians, located in a room adjacent to the nursing unit, are responsible for the static review and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Levels II & III
Before 1974, there was no facility in Nevada to provide care to high-risk newborns. At that time, the state's infant mortality rate stood at 14 per 1,000 births - a number that was unacceptably high. In that year, Sunrise opened the state's first neonatal intensive unit, the 44-bed Regional Neonatal Unit III. Since it's opening, the unit has treated more than 20,000 infants, and Nevada's infant mortality rate is now among the lowest in the country. To fully appreciate the impact we've had, consider the following numbers: 88% of the infants bought to our unit are able to leave. The national average is 69%. Babies cared for in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit also experience 8 % less eye damage and are able to breathe without assistance 24 percent more quickly than in other similar units. Since it's opening, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit III has treated thousands of high-risk infants from Nevada to surrounding states- setting a lofty standard in successful high-risk infant care.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit II
Sunrise is the only hospital in Nevada to offer separate Level II and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Our level II unit, opened in 1997, provides the same highly skilled neonatal nurses and specialized care required for high-risk sick and premature infants. The only difference between our Unit II and Unit III is that Unit II patients do not require the intensity of medical care given those in Unit III, and is a warm family centered environment.
Oncology Unit Adult
The Certified Comprehensive Cancer Center at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center is proud to be the premier provider of cancer care in our community. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our extraordinary commitment to caring for the cancer patient. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredits the program. Our team of healthcare professionals is unparalleled in Southern Nevada. Highlights include:
24- bed dedicated Adult Oncology Unit
Experienced staff is dedicated to the care and treatment of patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
The only hospital in Clark County able to provide expert care in Stem Cell Transplantation.
Intravenous therapy, chemotherapy, and administer blood products
Nevada's only interdisciplinary program for the rehabilitation of patients with cancer.
Orthopedics/Neurosurgery
The Center for Orthopedics at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center is proud to be the premier provider of Orthopedic Services in our community. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our extraordinary commitment to caring for Orthopedic patient. Our team of healthcare professionals is unparalleled in Southern Nevada.
Dedicated Orthopedic Surgical Team
State of the Art Surgical Equipment
Extensive/Comprehensive Procedures Performed
Largest Staff of Board Certified Orthopedists in Southern Nevada
Comprehensive Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs
Complete Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy services
State of the Art diagnostic Equipment
Adult Orthopedic Specialty Unit, 32 beds.
Outpatient Infusion Center
Infusion services can include a variety of treatment modalities from blood components, to antibiotics, to chemotherapy. These types of therapies can be provided seven days a week, ten hours a day, in the relaxing environment of the Infusion Center located in the Health Strategies building.
If you need assistance in arranging infusion services while you are in Las Vegas, please call 702-731-8973.
Outreach Program
Sunrise Hospital is also a valuable partner for many referring healthcare providers and surrounding communities. This program is available to provide educational classes for outreach areas, including nationally-recognized certification classes and those needed for the specific needs of a community.
For more information on Sunrise Outreach Programs call 702-784-7916.
Pastoral Care
The Department of Pastoral Care provides spiritual and psychological resources to patients and patient's families, as well as Sunrise Hospital staff, upon request. They also serve to connect those that request it with the faith group of their choice.
The Department of Pastoral Care also works with the BioEthics Committee in resolving ethical issues at Sunrise Hospital and, upon request, attends (or helps to bring in appropriate clergy) to support the end of life time for patients and their families.
Pastoral Care may be reached through the hospital switchboard at 731-8000.
Pediatric Emergency Department
The Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED) at Sunrise Children's Hospital provides state-of-the-art care to more than 28,000 children each year. The Peds ED features 23 private rooms and an atmosphere that is focused on reducing fear and anxiety. Our present facility, opened in 2001, cares for children 17 years and under who are acutely ill or injured in a reassuring, child focused environment. The department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Providing medical care to children, especially in an emergency, can be difficult. During these stressful times our physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team rely on their years of experience to provide the care and comfort that is needed. The Peds ED is staffed 24 hours a day by physicians who are board certified either in pediatrics, most of whom are also board certified in pediatric emergency medicine. The nursing staff are highly trained pediatric nurses who care for your child in a caring and compassionate manner. The nurses maintain certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum. Pediatric specialists are available for consultations at all times based on your child's medical condition.Child Life Specialists and Pediatric Social Workers are available to meet the psychosocial needs of our patients and their families.
Should your child need emergency care, you'll be glad to know that Sunrise Children's Hospital is here to help.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a multidisciplinary unit that provides care for infants, children and adolescents who are injured or become critically ill. Conditions that might bring your child to the PICU include severe infections, poisoning, drug overdose, trauma, extensive and complex surgery, congenital anomalies, immunological disorders and oncological emergencies. The PICU is the only unit in the state that provides extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO is a life-saving technique that mimics the natural function of the heart and lungs, allowing an infant or child to rest while natural healing of the affected organs takes place. It is used for newborns and children suffering respiratory and/or cardiac failure as a result of birth defects, trauma or severe infection.The many physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals who work in the PICU possess the skills and knowledge to provide timely and appropriate assessment and treatment and thereby achieve the best possible outcome from an injury or critical illness. Utilizing advanced technology, our healthcare team improve survival, speed recovery and minimize pain and suffering from illness and injury in a humane and respectful manner. The technology used in the PICU is at the forefront of Intensive Care.
Parents are encouraged to participate in the care of their child, as desired, while in the PICU and a parent is allowed to sleep at the child's bedside. The new PICU, opening in November of 2005, has a family lounge that includes kitchen facilities, showers, lockers and nearby laundry facilities.
Admissions to the PICU are coordinated and overseen by a Pediatric Intensivist who is available in the PICU 24 hours a day.
Pediatric Oncology Unit
Sunrise Pediatric Oncology and Special Services provides diagnosis and offers treatment for children with oncology, hematology and immune disorders. We are the only dedicated pediatric oncology unit in Nevada. Sunrise Children's Hospital is a full member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG), a national organization devoted to the treatment of childhood cancer. Patients are able to enter therapeutic and research protocols.
Nurses employed on the unit have passed and maintain the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification exam so they can care for children requiring chemotherapy and other therapeutic modalities associated with the treatment of cancer in children.
Sunrise Pediatric Oncology and Special Services treats approximately 97 percent of Southern Nevada's pediatric oncology cases.
The unit currently performs autologous stem cell transplants and coming in 2006 will be implementing a BMT Blood and Marrow Transplant program to include allogeneic transplants.
Pharmacy
The Department of Pharmacy Services provides twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week patient-centered pharmaceutical care for the adult, pediatric and neonatal patients at the Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children's Hospital. A team of clinical pharmacists and competently trained technicians deliver services from the Central Pharmacy, the Cardiac ICU Satellite, the interim Pediatric Satellite, Surgical Satellite and ICU Satellite. Services to adult Med-Surg, Oncology, Respiratory and Rehab units are provided by Unit-based Pharmacists.
Unit dose medication distribution is fully automated utilizing the McKesson Robot-Rx™. Approximately 10,000 units dose and 800 compounded IV medications are dispensed daily. An onsite packaging service repackages medications in unit dose format with an NDC barcode to support the barcode scanning patient safety initiative.
The use of automation technologies and electronic patient information facilitate the ability of the pharmacists to manage the patients' drug therapy efficiently and effectively. Pharmacists make contacts to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to recommend drug therapy changes to maximize patient outcomes. Clinical Interventions are tracked using the CliniTrend™ software program. The number of Clinical Interventions documented by pharmacists has more than doubled in 2004 over the previous year.
VISION:
To be the Premier Provider of Pharmaceutical Care in the Southwest.
MISSION:
To foster and promote a collegial practice environment designed to embrace and advance pharmaceutical care. The department will be comprised of highly motivated, knowledgeable, experienced individuals who are capable of working effectively within the framework of an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. Leadership in teaching, service commitment, and the pursuit of scholarly activities will serve as a central theme. Technology will complement innovation and create exciting new practice opportunities intended to provide the highest level of patient care and improve patient outcomes.
Sunrise Hospital is dedicated to utilizing the latest technologies to enhance patient care and safety. The Department of Pharmacy incorporates many automated processes in its daily operation.
The hospital was the first in Las Vegas to implement a pharmacy robot. The McKesson Robot-Rx™
dispenses twenty-four hour supplies of unit-dose medications in envelopes. Medications are delivered and stored in Nurse Server cabinets located in each patient's room. The inventory of controlled substances is maintained by Narc Station™, an electronic narcotic storage and dispensing system.
MedDirect™, an optical medication order scanning system was implemented in March of 2004. The system transmits an electronic image of the physician's order to the pharmacist's computer workstation screen. It enhances the staff's ability to access physician orders regardless of service location and facilitates order processing in a timely manner. The increase in operational efficiency enables the pharmacists to devote more time to perform clinical activities.
AcuDose™, a unit-based medication storage and dispensing cabinet system, is deployed on all nursing units and procedural areas. The system provides quick access of unit-dose and IV medications by nurses once an order is processed on the pharmacy computer system.
Technology is the answer to ensure patient safety and improve efficiency in TPN admixture service. The pharmacy utilizes the BAXA compounder, a computerized TPN formulator to aseptically prepare TPN solutions for an average of fifty patients daily. The Department of Pharmacy Services was one of the first facilities nationwide to trial the new Baxa Abacus™ multi-site TPN order entry software program.
Recovery Care - Pre and Post Surgery
Our Pre and Post Anesthesia Care Unit is the largest in Nevada. It is divided into three areas:
Intensive Care Recovery
Routine Recovery
Pediatrics
Featuring:
Unit consists of critical care trained PACU nursing staff that specializes in immediate post operative CABG surgery care.
The pediatric section is staffed with specially trained pediatric PACU nurses
Patients in each of the recover units are monitored by sophisticated equipment linked to a centralized computer system and cared for by a highly competent nursing care team.
Parents are allowed in the Pediatric Recovery Unit.
Sunrise also performs a large number of surgeries on a convenient outpatient basis.
Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center is home to a 30-bed adult inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is accredited by CARF, indicating our commitment to compliance with international standards of quality. Located on the third floor, the specialized team of rehabilitation professionals design a comprehensive treatment plan to meet individualized needs, always working towards independence in function and improved quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families. Under the supervision of a physician with advanced training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the core team of nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers/rehab social workers and support staff coordinate services throughout the continuum from pre-admission through discharge including post-hospital services where needed.
Renal Medical Telemetry Adult
The Renal Medical Telemetry unit is a thirty-six bed-nursing unit. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our extraordinary commitment to caring for patient's with renal ailments.
Respiratory Care Services
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Respiratory Medical Telemetry Adult (E400)
The Respiratory Medical Telemetry unit is a thirty-six bed-nursing unit located on the fourth floor in the North Tower. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our extraordinary commitment to caring for patient's with respiratory ailments.
Our team of healthcare professionals is unparalleled in Southern Nevada. Highlights include:
36 bed Respiratory Medical Telemetry Unit
Experienced staff is dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with respiratory illnesses, suicidal ideations, and various medical diagnosis with the age span of 16 years to geriatric
Specializes in the care and management of the long-term ventilator patient
The unit operates on twelve-hour shifts (7a - 7p and 7p - 7a).
Sleep Disorders Center at Sunrise
The Regional Center for Sleep Disorders at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center is a full-service sleep center, specializing in the diagnosis of all sleep disorders, and offering services for adults and children.
The Sleep Center is a state-of-the-art facility and offers two locations in the Las Vegas area for patient convenience. The Regional Center for Sleep Disorders is fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The Center's Clinical Director is also board-certified in Sleep Medicine.
The Center offers both diagnostic testing and consultations for disorders such as snoring/sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs, insomnia, nightmares, sleep walking, etc.
Surgery Department
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center schedules and performs more surgeries than any other medical facility in the state of Nevada. Our state-of -the-art surgical department is the largest in the state, and among the largest in the United States.
Featuring:
· Private Pre-operative admit areas
· High tech modern surgical suites
· Critically trained nurses for the post-operative
recovery phase
· On site sterile processing unit
· The largest inventory of surgical instruments, implant
and supplies in Nevada
· Active renal transplant program
· Progressive pediatric heart surgery program
· Neuro Deep Brain Stimulus Program
· Stealth Navigational Intracranial surgical procedures
Our 60,000 square foot Surgical Department includes:
· 25 private admitting suites
· 24 surgical rooms
· 4 endoscopy rooms
· 12 pediatric recovery beds
· 36 adult critical and standard recovery beds
· State of the art instrument processing and sterile
supply department
The Department of Surgical Services at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center takes pride in the detailed consideration taken while providing personal, individualized, care to each of the over twenty nine thousand patients seen annually. This ranks Sunrise among the top 10 Surgical Departments in the entire United States.
Surgical Care Unit Adult
The Surgical Care Unit is a forty bed nursing unit. Sunrise is distinguished for the quality and variety of services provided to the community and our extraordinary commitment to caring for the post operative patient.
Our team of healthcare professionals is unparalleled in Southern Nevada. Highlights include:
40 bed Surgical Care Unit
Experienced staff is dedicated to the care and treatment of a full range of general surgical interventions, oncology related surgical interventions and various general medical patients with the age span of 16 years to geriatric
Diverse staff includes the new graduate to greater than 15 years experience
Nursing skill mix consists of dedicated Charge RN's, staff RN's, LPN's, CNA's, Nurse Apprentices, and Health Unit Coordinators.
Transport Department
The Transport department has expanded and evolved as both an outreach center for high-risk patients, and a new centralized transport system. By providing centralized transport, our goal is to improve efficiency and maintain quality bedside nursing care. As a Level 3 Neonatal facility, transports team continues to perform the standard of excellence providing comprehensive health care to both children and adults utilizing fixed wing, helicopter, and ambulance transports in both rural and urban settings.
- Averages 400 in house transports per day for specialty tests/surgery along with RN escort as needed with a staff of 24 fully qualified transporters
- Dispatchers provide 24 hour scheduling prioritizing patient transports
- Averaged 360 flights/ambulance transports since January 2001 to outlying areas of Nevada
- Provides Outreach education to rural and urban hospitals
- Nurses respond in house to all codes as a team member
- Maintains daily patient flow and forecast infrastructure transports
- Critical analysis for research purposes regarding flight safety and in house transports
- Sunrise Hospital Transport Team currently has comprehensive coverage for specialty areas including Neonatal, Maternal and Pediatrics.
In 2005 Sunrise Hospital was certified by the State of Nevada to accept trauma patients. Six trauma surgeons and a specialty selected staff of anesthesiologists, nurses and specialists are on 24 hour call to deliver immediate care to the most serious of emergency cases.
WIC - Nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children
WIC is a special nutrition program aimed at pregnant women, infants, and children that has had an extraordinary impact on the nation's nutrition and health over the past 25 years.
The Sunrise Children's Foundation supports three clinics in the Las Vegas Valley, one in Pahrump, Nevada, and one in Mesquite, Nevada. These clinics serve about 10,000 clients monthly and comprise about one-quarter of the entire WIC population in the State of Nevada.
Las Vegas sites:
Rancho and Washington 646-5600
Stewart and Eastern 385-2100
Cheyenne and Las Vegas Blvd. 643-2515
Mesquite 346-3030
Pahrump 727-4884
We suggest that you call ahead for an appointment.
Women & Children's Services: Obstetrics/Labor & Delivery
As a healthcare center for the entire family, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center offers many vital services to women in the areas of gynecology, obstetrics and related concerns.
Labor & Delivery
Getting ready for the birth of your baby is often very exciting and sometimes a little confusing especially if it is your first time. A very important part of your planning is to decide where your baby will be born. At Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children's Hospital, we want you to know that we are prepared to meet your needs and those of your family before and during your labor.
The Labor and Delivery Unit combines leading technology with family-centered care. As a Perinatal Center, we have a team of specialists who can assist with both a normal and complicated delivery. The delivery team consists of highly skilled nurses all fetal heart rate certified through AWHONN, Obstetricians, Perinatologists (specialists for high-risk obstetrics), and anesthesia. Should your baby require any type of assistance either at the time of delivery or in the minutes following, we have a team of experts on stand-by so valuable seconds are never lost.
Maternal Special Care
For generations, women have trusted Sunrise Hospital to provide the most comprehensive level of care. Most babies are born healthy and without complications. Should an unanticipated need arise, we offer many advanced services and technology, giving you peace of mind. We are proud to have delivered over 47,000 babies in the last 10 years.
The Maternal Infant Unit consists of 42 private Mother Baby rooms. Our highly skilled staff is dedicated to patient and family-centered care. We are here to assist the new family giving high quality, compassionate care. Services include postpartum and newborn care classes, breastfeeding assistance and a "State of the Art" Security System.
We are committed to providing a uniquely personal and memorable experience.
Wound Care Program/Hyperbaric Chamber
Before the opening of Sunrise Wound Care Center in 1998, patients in southern Nevada had to travel out of state for effective treatment of severe or chronic wounds. The Wound Center now provides those services within southern Nevada. It is southern Nevada's most comprehensive wound care center, and one of first such programs in the state to utilize monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chambers for therapy in the treatment of wounds.
Comprehensive Wound Care Program
This major addition to the Sunrise healthcare facilities offers a variety of services including treatment for severe wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, crush injuries, radiation injury, damage to vessels and extremities, certain ulcers and acute wounds that simply will not heal. In addition, smaller procedures such as small skin grafts and biopsies that don't require general anesthesia can also be performed. Our patients may take advantage of dressing changes, wound cultures, wound cleansing, Wound Vac application and wound care medications.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Two separate hyperbaric oxygen chambers (large pressurized tubes that encapsulate the entire body) are utilized to heal patients faster by delivering pure oxygen under pressure. Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring is available to enable the physician to measure how much oxygen the wound is receiving. The average treatment time is 90 minutes, and, depending upon the wound, it takes approximately 20-40 treatments for it to heal. This hyperbaric chamber procedure can prevent and/or relieve amputation, disability and pain. During treatment, the technologist, who has been certified by the NBDHMT and the hyperbaric trained physician are present the entire treatment period. Patients may also watch television, videos, listen to music or sleep during the treatment.
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