The four-decades-old building needs upgrades after experiencing flooding and power failures, according to the report, and the emergency department sees twice the number of patients projected for annual capacity. University Hospital’s redevelopment plan, announced earlier this year, comes with a $1.8 billion price tag, and CEO Ed Jimenez said it hopes to cover costs with state and federal funding, and community support.
Overall, the approved budget provides $60 million to University Hospital for the project next year.
“University Hospital needs more than a Band-Aid solution, and while $60 million appears to be a significant investment on paper, it is actually woefully inadequate,” Debbie White, RN, president of Health Professionals and Allied Employees, a union representing 1,200 University Hospital workers, said in the report.
In April, Mr. Jimenez said the project had about $200 million in funding.
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