The medical center began the transition process 11 years ago when its adult care services moved from the 400 East campus to the River Road campus. With its recent approval from the medical network’s governing board, DRMC will now move its women’s and children’s staff to the new campus as well.
The approval also included plans to build a $182 million, 270,000 square-foot facility on the River Road campus. The expansion would be roughly 30 percent larger than the old 400 East facility, according to the report.
Terri Kane, CEO of DRMC and regional vice president of Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare, the system of which DRMC is a part, expressed excitement regarding the upcoming move and consolidation of inpatient services.
“We want to be able to flow patients out efficiently,” Ms. Kane said. “We’re going to have an amazing campus that will be state of the industry.”
The strategic planning and design process for the new building will continue through 2015, and construction is expected to begin in 2016, according to the report.
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.