•Stable patients needing more clinical attention are transferred to a six-bedded intensive care near the ward.

•The intermediate care is fully monitored and equipped with ventilators and is looked after by two nurses and a registrar per shift.

•The patients with chest drains, on minimal support, suffering from delayed recovery or suffering from other minor post-operative conditions are sent to the intermediate care instead of the ward immediately

•The intermediate care also doubles up as an emergency resuscitation station due to its proximity to the ward.