Critical Care

When you or a loved one needs a hospital stay, you deserve more than medical treatment—you deserve care that is safe, personalized, and compassionate. At Olmsted Medical Center (OMC), our Medical/Surgical and Critical Care team is here to support healing, recovery, and comfort for patients of all ages.

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Why Choose OMC for Critical Care?

  • Award-winning safety – Recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association for excellence in pressure ulcer and fall prevention
  • Whole-person care – We address physical, emotional, and cultural needs to help you heal faster and feel supported
  • Coordinated expertise – Your care is guided by an integrated electronic health record and a multidisciplinary team working together
  • Family-centered support – We honor your definition of “family” and offer flexible visiting hours to keep loved ones close

Our Services

At OMC, you’ll benefit from a full spectrum of critical care services designed to promote recovery and peace of mind:

  • Care for infants through older adults with a wide range of health conditions
  • Pain management and comfort support
  • Advanced monitoring, including remote telemetry for heart patients
  • Pacemaker and cardiac post-surgical care
  • Specialized recovery for joint replacements, guided by a joint center navigator
  • Higher-level treatment in our Special Care Unit
  • Pressure-redistribution mattresses to protect skin and prevent bed sores
  • Smooth transitions with discharge planning, coordination of services, and follow-up calls after you return home

A Team Dedicated to Your Healing

Our Medical/Surgical and Critical Care unit includes 21 hospital beds, three of which provide higher-level treatment in a dedicated Special Care area. Your team may include:

  • physicians in hospital medicine, surgery, and pediatrics
  • nurses and specialty-trained staff
  • pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation specialists
  • nutrition services and patient educators
  • social services and care coordinators.

Together, we deliver the right care at the right time, with the personal attention you and your family deserve.

Your Next Step

Talk with your primary healthcare provider about whether OMC’s Critical Care services are right for you—or connect with us directly through our Contact Us form.