University Hospital to build 15-story patient tower: 4 things to know

Charlottesville, Va.-based University Hospital — part of the University of Virginia Health System — will undergo a $142 million renovation and expansion, according to Commercial Property Executive.

Advertisement

Here are four things to know about the project.

1. The 645-bed hospital will build a 15-story, 430,000square-foot patient tower next to the main hospital in an area once used for a helipad.

2. The tower, scheduled for completion in fall 2019, will house a new emergency department, new surgical suites on the building’s second floor, six floors of inpatient rooms and expanded ancillary services, according to the report.

3. The hospital will also renovate about 90,000 square feet of space in existing hospital facilities.

4. The multi-phase project is slated for completion in December 2020.

More articles on facilities management:

Upper Valley Medical Center completes ED expansion
NY hospitals’ billion-dollar building boom: 4 things to know
Design thinking: 5 steps to revamp the hospital experience

 

 

 

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Download Whitepaper

The cost-saving opportunity most health systems overlook

Many hospitals and health systems scrutinize staffing, service lines, and payer contracts for savings. Fewer look at one of their largest assets: real estate.…

Advertisement

Next Up in Capital

Advertisement

Comments are closed.