4 HEALTH COMPASS FALL 2023 As the summer came to a close, CMH reached a major milestone with the BuildCMH Expansion Project by completing the design development phase. Many departments and hundreds of caregivers worked with our architect team from ZGF to outline the details of their spaces in the expanded hospital, breaking ground in late 2024. The design development phase included the last major design work before moving into a more finalized budgeting and construction documentation phase, which is a quieter period as far as caregiver involvement goes. At the start of the year, we anticipate fully moving into construction documentation. The new hospital facility will grow from about 56,000 to 182,000 square feet, with significant space improvements for the Emergency Department (ED), Surgery, Imaging and caregiver respite areas, in addition to other zones. Learn more about how we’ll grow into the additional square footage: Emergency Department The ED will gain nearly 10,000 square feet, more than doubling the number of treatment rooms. It will include Safer Rooms, allowing caregivers to accommodate a broader spectrum of patient types and acuity levels. In addition, the ED will have its own imaging equipment, including a CT and x-ray unit, which will help patient flow immensely. Previously, the ED shared imaging equipment with our main hospital Imaging Services, so emergent cases would throw off a day’s schedule. With dedicated machines, there will be less disruption for all patients. Imaging The number of mammography machines will double, allowing more patient access and shorter wait times for appointments. Advanced imaging technology, such as new CT, MRI and PET CT machines, will be purchased. A dedicated Interventional Radiology suite will also be constructed, allowing CMH radiologists to perform imageguided, minimally invasive procedures without open surgery. Inpatient units (Critical Care, Medical/Surgical and Observation) Inpatient room sizes will drastically increase, providing more space for patients and their visitors. All rooms will house only one patient, and they will be located on the third floor with views of the Columbia River or green spaces outside. Every room will also have a private bathroom and shower. An Observation Unit, including four rooms (in addition to the hospital’s Building a state-of-the-art
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