Step-down unit definition
Step-down unit means a unit that is organized,
Step-down unit. - means a specifically designated part of a Hospital that provides medical care to patients whose medical conditions do not require Intensive Care Unit confinement but do require services beyond that provided in regular hospital private or semi-private rooms, private monitored rooms, observation rooms or surgical recovery units. Hospital private or semi-private rooms, private monitored rooms, observation rooms or surgical recovery units are not considered Step Down Units.