TCU

What does TCU stand for?

Transitional care unit

An acronym for the hospital unit that focuses on patients over 65; used to take care of patients that are no longer critical but are not stable enough to transfer.

Example

Dad is in the TCU for the time being until he can get healthy enough to transfer

Related Slang

CCUCritical care unit
ICUIntensive care unit
CICUCardiac intensive care unit
NICUNeonatal Intensive Care Unit
UNADRYou need a doctor
AarpingElderly person complaining repeatedly

Categories

Health Terms
Updated March 11, 2015

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