In May 2012, Baptist began transitioning pediatric services from its flagship hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, to Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. The pediatric ED will complement the pediatric inpatient and outpatient surgery services already offered by the hospital.
The pediatric ED is estimated to cost $14.1 million and is expected to open in spring 2015, according to a report by The Daily News.
More Articles on Emergency Departments:
6 Recent Studies on Emergency Department Visits
South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center Opens Pediatric ER
5 Findings on Pediatric EDs’ Response to 2009 Flu Pandemic
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.