Department of Intensive Care Medicine
Department Overview
Established in November 1996, the Department of Intensive Care Medicine at Chimei Medical Center was the first in Taiwan to designate critical care as a primary unit and to implement a full-time attending physician system in the intensive care unit (ICU). Our hospital has a total of five adult ICUs with 95 beds, including two medical ICUs (38 beds), one surgical ICU (29 beds), one neurological ICU (19 beds), and one cardiac ICU (9 beds).
Our Team
The department is staffed with 11 full-time attending physicians, one department head, directors for both medical and surgical ICUs, and 14 specialized nurses. Our multidisciplinary team is composed of doctors, specialized nurses, advanced practice nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, physical therapists, and social workers, all working together to provide comprehensive care.
Core Values and Achievements
Our core values are "compassion driven, professionalism leading, quality assured". The Department of Intensive Care Medicine has been committed to improving the medical quality of critically ill patients, and our team has achieved remarkable results and has been recognized by numerous domestic medical quality awards. As of 2023, we have received 10 gold awards, 11 silver awards, 6 bronze awards, 5 innovation awards, and 1 SNQ seal. Additionally, in 2023, we were honored with the "Center of Excellence" in the National Healthcare Quality Award by the Joint Commission of Taiwan.
Our Mission
The Department of Intensive Care Medicine is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for critically ill patients, providing integrated critical care services, training professional talent, and becoming the most trusted critical care team for the public.