Critical Care Medicine
The medical professionals at Navarro Regional Hospital provide 24-hour monitoring and acute care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Patients have access to specialists in a range of disciplines who utilize advanced equipment and technology to provide quality care.
We understand that having a family member or loved one in the ICU can be difficult - that's why critical care team members are dedicated to keeping you informed and answering your questions.
The ICU is a 10-bed facility with spacious rooms in full view of the nurse's station for close monitoring by caregivers.
Visiting Information:
When visiting a critically ill patient, it's good to be prepared and know what to expect. Every patient has unique needs, and the purpose of your visit should always be to provide love and support. Even if the patient isn't awake, let them know you're there and share positive thoughts. Finally, always keep in mind that visits are best kept short so that the patient has time to rest and heal.
Please call (903) 229-8470 before visiting an ICU patient.
Visiting Hours
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Helpful tips:
- Family members of patients should make sure that the hospital can easily get in touch with you by phone or pager.
NOTE: The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited inside the ICU because the radio frequencies can interfere with patient monitoring systems. However, they may be used in the first floor hospital waiting rooms as well as outside the building. Free wireless internet is also available in the waiting rooms.
- Talk to the attending doctor and nursing staff.
They are your primary points of contact and can give you information on the patient's status, options and treatment plans, as well as answer your questions.
- Select a family contact person.
This person can act as the point of contact for family members and friends, conveying information from the hospital staff.
- Be prepared to provide patient wishes regarding treatment.
When a patient can't communicate, it's the family's responsibility to convey the patient's wishes regarding surgery, life support, resuscitation and other difficult decisions that will guide the doctors in making treatment choices. Provide copies of documents or other proof of the patient's wishes, if it exists, and please make sure that any directives are listed on the patient's chart.
- Avoid taking over waiting areas.
Waiting rooms are public spaces and available for everyone. If they become crowded, it's a good idea to stagger visits or move part of the family to other areas of the hospital.
- Children under 14 are not allowed in the ICU.
The patient's condition can be frightening to children and their presence can also detract from the patient's comfort when they need to be calm and stress-free.
- Limit of two visitors at the patient's bedside.
Four 30-minute visiting periods are scheduled throughout the day in order to give the patient room to rest and recover.
For more information, please call: (903) 654-3280