The expansion almost doubled the size of the ED and added new technology to patient rooms, according to the report.
More than 75 percent of patients admitted to Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital first come to the ED, compared to the national average of about 50 percent, according to the report. The project is expected to improve the overall workflow of the ED and reduce patient wait times.
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