HCA Florida Mercy Hospital inaugurated the new spaces of its Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The new, state-of-the art space will accommodate 25 Infants, adding nine more beds compared to the prior space.
The new NICU at Mercy features the following family-friendly amenities:
– Two parent rooms complete with a pull-out bed and bathroom amenities for overnight stays
– Remote monitoring system so families can follow their baby’s progress around the clock
– A family lounge with lockers where parents may take a break to eat and relax
– Consultation room – for private doctor consultations
– Lactation room – where moms can privately nurse their babies
– A feeding prep room where donor milk is stored and refrigerated, featuring a separate refrigerator with Kosher donor milk
In October of 2022, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital became licensed as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which means the facility is capable of caring for critically ill neonatal babies.
