KU Hospital Closes PICU, Shifts Resources
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University of Kansas Health System to Close Pediatric ICU, Shifting Resources to Childrens Mercy
The University of Kansas Health System is closing its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) due to low patient numbers and resource allocation. Last year, the PICU saw only 150 unique patients, compared to over 542,000 across the system. The hospital will maintain emergency pediatric care and inpatient beds for non-intensive cases. Staff from the PICU will transition to other pediatric roles, and no jobs will be lost. This move aims to optimize resources while ensuring essential kid care remains nearby at Childrens Mercy, just three miles away.
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