Emergency Services Project
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Construction Updates
Improved Care Delivery and Safety
Through a federal grant that was applied for in 2019 and received in 2022, Island Health is relocating the helicopter pad from the north parking lot to the roof of our Acute Care Unit, closer to the Emergency Department (ED). This project also includes updates to the ED and Main Entrance (off of 24th Street) to improve patient flow, safety and security. Once complete, the ED will be a secured department, and our 24th Street entrance will become a true “front door” to the organization. Patient parking at the south end of our campus, near the ED, is very limited. This “back door” entrance should be used by emergency patients and staff only.
Key highlights and benefits of the Emergency Services Project:
- Relocation of the helicopter pad to the roof, closer to the Emergency Department
- Enhanced building security for patients and staff
- Improved flight path for airlifts
- Creation of a true “front door” to Island Health on 24th Street
- Expansion of the 24th Street parking lot for expanded clinic space
- Improved patient flow and wayfinding
Project Details & Milestones
Architect: BNH Botesch, Nash & Hall
Contractor: Wellman & Zuck
Construction Timeline: July 2023 – March 2024
- Elevator Shaft and Stairs: July-December 2023
- Registration Area (Main Entrance): August-November 2023
- Rooftop Helipad: September-December 2023
- Emergency Department Interior: November-December 2023
- Patient Waiting Area: November 2023
- Emergency Department Registration and Security Desk: December 2023-March 2024
Estimated Cost: $4.5 M
Funding Sources:
- $2.5 million Federal Funding sponsored by Sen. Cantwell
- $2.0 million philanthropy, grants & other sources