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This 78-bed community hospital includes 70 inpatient beds and eight ICU beds. The new facility is a hospital addition to an existing freestanding emergency department. The facility includes 8 operating rooms and five procedure spaces (2 Endoscopy), Pharmacy, Lab, and an imaging department featuring an MRI, PET CT, and CT.
The design concentrates on resiliency for its coastal site. The surgical suite is located on the second floor to minimize disruption of essential procedures in the event of an emergency; air handlers and generators are also on the second floor, elevated and screened within the building for protection from flooding and flying debris in the event of a hurricane. The glazing strategy maximizes access to natural sunlight in patient rooms and pre/post operative bays while providing screening and louvers to protect from debris and optimize solar orientation. A centrally located imaging department, lab, and pharmacy provide convenient access from both the emergency department and the main hospital. Inpatient units optimize caregiver workflow with decentralized stations and support. A dining facility located on the ground level offers access to an outdoor courtyard.