Mercy Transitional Care Unit

The Mercy Transitional Care Unit is a bridge from acute care to a less intense level of care. It is a place where the patient's needs can be met after the acute phase of the illness has been treated. MTCU is recommended when a patient is not ill enough to require acute care, but may not be well enough to go home. The patient can be more independent and perform more self-care and the level of activity is increased.

The goal of the Mercy Transitional Care Unit is to provide a positive healing environment for patients and promotes independence and endurance in activities of daily living, confidence in self care practices and enhancement of health. The specialized care team meets twice a week to discuss the patient's plan of care. These healthcare professionals include profesionals from many different areas of the hospital.