Common use of High Dependency Units Clause in Contracts

High Dependency Units. (a) A High Dependency Unit (HDU) (howsoever described) is a separate and designated area within an in-patient unit that has the potential to be locked and used as a therapeutic intervention for a patient/client requiring increased observation, supervision and support.

High Dependency Units. (a) A High Dependency Unit (HDU) which includes Intensive Care Areas, ECU, Flexi Care, Acute Management Areas, Low Stimulus or HDU swing beds (howsoever however else described) is a separate and designated area within an in-in- patient unit that has higher levels of nursing staff available providing for the potential to be locked and used as a therapeutic an intervention for a patient/client requiring increased observation, supervision specialist nursing interventions and support.