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University Community Hospital
3100 E. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL 33613
University Community Hospital - Carrollwood
7171 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614
University Community Hospital - Pepin Heart
3100 E. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL 33613
University Community Hospital - The Women's Center
3100 E. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL 33613
University Community Hospital - Ellis Memorial
1395 S Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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9441 Health Center Dr. Land O' Lakes, FL 34637




Standard Patient Condition Reports
University Community Health uses the following standard definitions to describe patient conditions. The use of these standard terms in responding to media inquiries of a specific patient’s condition will comply with HIPAA requirements, so long as additional information is not included.

  • Undetermined - Patient is involved in a procedure and/or awaiting assessment.
  • Good - Vital signs such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. The outlook for recovery is good or excellent.
  • Fair - Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is usually conscious, but may be uncomfortable or have minor complications. Favorable outlook.
  • Serious - Vital signs may be unstable or not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill with questionable outlook.
  • Critical - Vital signs are unstable or not within normal limits. There may be major complications. Patient may be unconscious and death may be imminent.

NOTE: Although often used, the terms "Stable" and "Guarded" do not have universally accepted definitions and, therefore, are not used by University Community Health.

University Community Health may also indicate that a patient has been treated and released, or treated and transferred.

To obtain a patient condition report, contact Will Darnall, Public Relations Coordinator, at (813) 615-7395.  After hours, call our main switchboard at (813) 971-6000, and they will alert the On-Call PR Staff Memeber.

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