Level II Newborn Intensive Care Unit

The brand new, 14-bed Level II Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baptist South is an extension of the neonatal intensive care program at Wolfson Children's Hospital.

The space was specifically designed for critically ill newborns. State-of-the-art technology, an all nursing staff specially trained in newborn intensive care with years of NICU experience, and 24/7/365 medical coverage by the University of Florida's Neonatology physician group combine to bring the highest quality care to our smallest patients.

The Baptist South campus is architecturally designed to promote healing and the NICU is no exception. With family-friendly spaces, original art created by children, home-like comforts and noise reduction, the NICU is designed to feel more like a home away from home.

The electronic medical record (EMR) that's used throughout Baptist South is also incorporated into the NICU environment. This technology provides safer, timelier patient care because all components of the patient's care (including lab reports, physician notes and orders, test results, medications, and more) are instantly available to caregivers.

Making the NICU even more technologically advanced, the unit is complete with Giraffe® OmniBeds® which are designed to enhance and improve the care of neonates. The beds, manufactured by GE Healthcare, are state-of-the-art and provide uninterrupted thermal support for babies while providing complete access and visibility for caregivers.

The Giraffe® OmniBed® is an incubator and radiant warmer in one. As an incubator, the bi-directional airflow through the double walls provides a stable thermal environment that protects the baby from heat loss. As a radiant warmer, the mattress is evenly warmed for the baby without also warming the caregiver. The baby receives the heat uniformly during procedures.

Instant three-sided access makes it easier for caregivers to provide care. Parent access is also easier, even for moms in wheelchairs.