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38 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / MARCH 2024 ELEMENTS Hospital Renovations Successful Strategies for Hospital Renovation Projects H ospital build- ing reno- vations are some of the most in- tricate and labor-in- tensive projects for contractors due to their unique and complex building requirements. Often, these projects de- mand high skill and experience in de- signing and constructing facilities ca- tering to patients’ and staff members’ safety and well-being. It is important to tackle these challenges with meticu- lous planning and innovative approach- es, leading to a successful outcome. n Unique challenges of hospital renovations. Key con- siderations for contractors include working on compli- cated scopes like medical gas and MEP systems, adher- ence to strict hospital building codes and regulations, and safely navigating ongoing day-to-day procedures for the hospital. Beyond addressing critical life-safety fac- tors essential to daily hospital operations, contractors must partner with hospital providers to ensure an excel- lent patient experience. Case Study: Renovating Poudre Valley Hospital’s Birthing Center The multimillion-dollar upgrade of UCHealth’s Pou- dre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins illustrates successful strategies in action. Managed by our Denver office, the overall project includes a 100,000-square-foot renovation of critical care areas and finishes over the summer. In- tegral to the overall project is the renovation of PVH’s birthing center, accounting for approximately 40% of the overall scope of upgrades. The unit’s original space is being gutted and rebuilt, making way for eight new labor and delivery suites, four triage rooms and a new, dedicated C-section oper- ating room. Two of the suites are designed for low-risk and natural-birth deliveries, including birthing tubs. Up- grades to technology, finishes and workflow will ensure the best patient experience. n Minimizing disruption with phased renovation. To accommodate the significant demolition and rebuild, our team took a two-step approach. Understanding that UCHealth needs to continually provide birthing services to the community, we built a temporary birthing center in another part of the hos- pital. These temporary birthing suites in- cluded both mom and baby headwalls. Identifying that the temporary birthing center would be converted to a women’s care unit upon completion of PVH’s new birthing center, we worked to install baby headwalls that can easily be converted for adult-patient use. Partnering with the de- sign team and the hospital, we confirmed that the temporary space was built to pro- vide the required care for both use cases. n Prioritizing safety measures. Contin- uous communication between the project team, hospital officials, and stakeholders ensures patient and staff safety. In addi- tion to following required protocols and regulations, we factor in the impacts of Emily Peddicord Colorado Area Healthcare Leader, The Beck Group These temporary birthing suites included both mom and baby headwalls. Temporary nurse's station
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