TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – There were originally two neonatal intensive care units in Tallahassee, but as of Friday, there will only be one, beginning in November.
In a statement to WCTV Friday, HCA Florida Capital Hospital confirmed that it is preparing to discontinue its Level II NICU services effective Nov. 1.
“In recent years, fewer babies born at our hospital have required the specialized care our neonatal intensive care unit provides,” the statement said. “As the needs of our community evolve, we continually evaluate our services to ensure they support quality and safety.”
Despite the NICU closure, HCA said the hospital will continue to offer delivery and labor services.
“We will continue to be fully capable of taking care of all patients that arrive requiring emergency care – including an emergency delivery,” HCA said.
Furthermore, the hospital said families who need NICU services will continue to have access to “specialized neonatal support in the community.”
“Our teams will help coordinate a safe transfer and smooth transition when needed,” HCA said.
Though it is unclear how many employees will be impacted by the expected unit closure, HCA said it is “working closely with them to identify opportunities within our hospital or other locations across our network.”
As a result of HCA’s NICU discontinuation, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said it is prepared to accept more infants.
“TMH is home to the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, with 32 Level II and Level III beds providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns,” TMH said. “We are prepared to continue meeting the needs of our community and welcome newborns who require a higher level of care, including transfers from HCA Florida Capital Hospital.”
Four years ago, WCTV reported that the hospital was preparing to open the $5 million unit in May 2022.
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