The ACCU (Acute Cardiac Care Unit) is a 44-bed inpatient unit specializing in the care of high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients. The ACCU functions as a higher-acuity floor that supports the care progression of patients transitioning from the ICU, operating similarly to a step-down unit while maintaining higher acuity than a traditional inpatient floor. The unit operates under a collaborative coverage model that includes both Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and residents, ensuring continuous and comprehensive patient care.

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Critical Care Certification is required Care Model With the ACCU now at 44 beds, patient care is supported by three daily rounding teams: two General Cardiology teams (Train and Star) and the Heart Failure/Heart Transplant (Balloon) team. The Train team is staffed with residents and APPs, with a cardiology fellow supervising and a General Cardiology attending. The Star team is staffed by APPs and General Cardiology attendings. The Balloon team is st...