The Medical-Surgical Unit at Androscoggin Valley Hospital

The nursing staff and unit coordinators who make up the Medical-Surgical team at AVH are expert specialists known for their extensive skills and knowledge -- and for their humanistic approach, expressed throughout kind words, gentle touch and a tender smile.

Our Medical-Surgical team provides quality care to adult and pediatric patients who are acutely ill, injured or in varying stages of recuperation from medical illness, diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical intervention.  

AVH provides an environment conducive to healing through the prompt detection of emergency conditions and the prevention of complications associated with diseases and disorders.

The Medical-Surgical Unit is equipped with state-of-the-art non-invasive blood pressure machines, patient beds, oximeters and other patient care equipment.  The staff also utilizes a computer documentation system when accessing or updating electronic patient records.

Nursing care is individualized for each patient. The RN collaborates with the patient, the physician, the Medical-Surgical team and ancillary healthcare providers, such as cardiopulmonary and rehabilitation staff to develop a plan of care to fit each specific patient – and help ensure a positive outcome.

Patient education is provided to patients and their families throughout the hospital stay. Areas covered include the patient’s surgery, medications, pain control measures, treatments and procedures. This education also includes information about the patient’s particular disease or disorder.

The AVH Medical-Surgical team is known for its professionalism, competence, compassion and commitment to our patients.