Table 2

Four models of care that evolved in PCC during the first surge

Model of careModel A: increasing capacity within PCCUs for PCC patients aloneModel B: increasing capacity within PCCUs to accommodate both PCC and ACC patientsModel C: repurposing of PCCUs as ACC with PCC workforce caring for adult patients (with redirection of PCC patients to neighbouring units)Model D: repurposing of PCCUs as ACC units with the ACC workforce caring for adult patients (with relocation of PCCU within the same hospital)
Number of units for model of care10 units4 units3 units4 units
  • ACC, adult critical care; PCC, paediatric critical care; PCCU, paediatric critical care units.