COLUMBIAMEMORIAL.ORG FALL 2023 5 25 inpatient rooms), will increase access for same-day surgery patients and those who will be in the hospital for procedures for less than 48 hours. These rooms will free up other inpatient rooms for patients requiring longer stays. Family Birth Center Expectant mothers can anticipate a spa-like, holistic experience, with larger patient rooms; private bathrooms, including a tub and shower; and sweeping views of the Columbia River or green spaces outside. Privacy If you’ve been a patient at CMH, you may have experienced being wheeled through a public hallway to the surgical suite or procedure space. When the hospital was first built, patient privacy regulations and expectations were not what they are today. In the Built-in resiliency measures Because the hospital is located in a tsunami inundation zone, the expansion will be built with resiliency in mind. A deep pile foundation and steel structure will anchor the building to the ground, and the third and fourth floors will be able to accommodate up to 1,900 people as a refuge in case of a natural disaster. In addition, critical infrastructure, generators and the helipad will be located on the roof, away from any potential hazards near the ground. This will allow the hospital to continue to function even in an emergency. expanded facility, private corridors will provide more dignity and privacy for all patients. Private rooms with their own bathrooms and showers will also augment patient confidentiality. Surgery CMH added a Stryker Mako SmartRobotics system in 2023 for total joint replacements. Plans for the expansion include additional operating rooms (ORs), with a separate OR dedicated solely for C-sections in the Family Birth Center. Surgical spaces will grow from about 12,000 square feet to nearly 28,000 square feet, and pre- and post-operative rooms will increase from seven to 19, providing ample space for patients needing surgical services. Caregiver amenities Over the past few decades, caregiver spaces were reduced to make room for more patient services. In the expanded hospital, nearly 6,000 square feet will be dedicated for caregiver use only. There will be private lounges, locker rooms and lactation rooms, with a respite area included on every floor. Caregivers may also access outdoor terraces that are exclusively for their use. facility
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODQ1MTY=