Subsection 2: Critical care

I. – In addition to the equipment mentioned in II of article D. 6124-27-1, the haematology intensive care unit includes at least the equipment required for radiology and ultrasound examinations to be carried out in the unit’s rooms, when this is justified by the conditions of patient care. II. – Where appropriate, rooms are equipped with laminar flow.

The medical team in the haematology intensive care unit is made up of doctors specialising in haematology.

The coordinating doctor of the haematology intensive care unit is a member of the medical team mentioned in article D. 6124-31-1 and has training or experience in critical care.

The non-medical team in a haematology intensive care unit comprises at least: 1° One nurse for every four open beds ; 2° During the day, one nursing assistant for every four open beds and, at night, one nursing assistant for every eight open beds; 3° Where necessary, a psychologist, a social worker and staff with biomedical skills. The staff mentioned in 1° and 2° are placed under the responsibility of…

The medical permanence of the haematology intensive care unit is ensured, outside day services, by at least : 1° The presence on site of a doctor with training or experience in critical care ; 2° An on-call doctor specialising in the discipline, able to intervene within a timeframe compatible with the safety of care.

The holder is part of the regional haematological pathology care network, which aims to encourage and structure cooperation, particularly through telehealth.