The Ohio State University
University Hospital East
Columbus, Ohio
The need to expand The Ohio State University - University Hospital East's existing Emergency Department was evident when patients found themselves being treated in corridors. In addition to treatment spaces, the new HIPAA regulations pushed the need for the hospital to expand and improve patient privacy and satisfaction. CBLH was hired to design the new department which at approximately 17,000 square feet is twice the size of the previous department and improves efficiency by locating the department closer to the radiology, surgery and intensive care units.
| Owner: | The Ohio State University |
| Facility: | University Hospital East Emergency Department |
| Construction: | Renovation/Addition |
| Area of Building: | 6,000 SF Renovation 22,000 SF Addition (includes 11,000 SF Basement Shell) |
| Construction Cost: | $4,300,000 |
| Completion Date: | June 2005 |
Overspecialization of exam rooms was minimized to provide for maximum flexibility, and an accordion-like plan was developed so the department can expand and contract as demand dictates. A rapid triage with bedside registration operational model is being utilized to improve patient satisfaction and turn-around time.
- Ambulatory Entrance
- Lobby/Waiting
- Triage
- Treatment Space
- Trauma
- Decontamination
- Nurse Station
- Future CT Suite
- X-ray
- Support
- Ambulance Drop-Off
- Patient Parking
