The 4/5 West Observation Unit is a brand new unit. This new department will be is a 20‑bed unit serving low‑acuity patients expected to have a length of stay of less than 48 hours, with an average stay of approximately 24 hours. The unit is divided evenly between 4 West and 5 West and functions as a short‑stay observation area with frequent admissions and discharges in a fast‑paced environment.