Unit 47 - Integrative Care Unit
May 2026
Unit 47 - Integrative Care Unit
Unit 47
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Towson
,
MD
United States
Carolyn Kieu, Nurse Manager
Darcy McLean, BSN, RN, CMSRN, RN4
Trina Griffin, BSN, RN, RN2
Mary Sabatini, Unit Secretary
Bill Sturgill, Security
Darcy McLean, BSN, RN, CMSRN, RN4
Trina Griffin, BSN, RN, RN2
Mary Sabatini, Unit Secretary
Bill Sturgill, Security
When we have long-term patients such as this, we do all we can to treat them with dignity and compassion.
Unit 47 takes care of the medical and behavioral health population at GBMC. I have never seen a team come together to support our patients as this one has. Many of the patients on Unit 47 often do not have involved family or friends, and sometimes we are all they have while they are hospitalized.
Because of a multitude of complicating factors, our patients may sometimes wait extended periods before they can move on to another placement. When this happens, we need to find creative ways to help our patients stay engaged while they are here.
One very recent example of compassionate care by the Unit 47 Team was planning a birthday celebration for one of our long-term patients who has been here on this admission for the last 94 days (and on his previous admission to us last fall, 92 days). Both the day shift and the night shift signed up to bring in food for a giant potluck meal.
Staff brought in gifts for the patient and decorated our whole conference room for a surprise 5 pm birthday party. It was an incredibly special day for our patient. This is one of the many kind things we have done for him during his stays. Our unit, together with Security, takes the patient outside for walks to get fresh air. The staff brought in special food for him, such as breakfast or fruits from home, and, on his last admission, assisted the patient with hair trimming and shaving.
When we have long-term patients such as this, we do all we can to treat them with dignity and compassion. Our goal is to provide them with a bit of comfort while they are admitted.
Because of a multitude of complicating factors, our patients may sometimes wait extended periods before they can move on to another placement. When this happens, we need to find creative ways to help our patients stay engaged while they are here.
One very recent example of compassionate care by the Unit 47 Team was planning a birthday celebration for one of our long-term patients who has been here on this admission for the last 94 days (and on his previous admission to us last fall, 92 days). Both the day shift and the night shift signed up to bring in food for a giant potluck meal.
Staff brought in gifts for the patient and decorated our whole conference room for a surprise 5 pm birthday party. It was an incredibly special day for our patient. This is one of the many kind things we have done for him during his stays. Our unit, together with Security, takes the patient outside for walks to get fresh air. The staff brought in special food for him, such as breakfast or fruits from home, and, on his last admission, assisted the patient with hair trimming and shaving.
When we have long-term patients such as this, we do all we can to treat them with dignity and compassion. Our goal is to provide them with a bit of comfort while they are admitted.