Cardiovascular observation unit: meeting the expanding needs of an integrated cardiovascular center.

By developing a flexible unit that can easily manage a diverse cardiac population, the Cardiovascular Center as well as the Medical Center reduced expenses and increased operational efficiency. In addition to the economic and operational benefits, patients and their families have been impacted favorably by the unit's design and operation. As cardiovascular administrators search for ways to reduce expenses and increase operational efficiencies, they should consider the positive effects of a unit similar to our CVOU within their institution.