Tri-City Medical Center officials have taken first steps to redevelop the Oceanside hospital by building a new emergency department and parking garage, as well as conducting upgrades that will enable the hospital to comply by 2030 with seismic safety standards that have been established by the state.
At its February meeting, the hospital's board of directors have given CEO Tim Moran the go-ahead to hire an architect to design the project, which will also include a redesign and expansion of two Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and the obstetrics department.
"The Board desires an updated plan which will meet the health care needs of our citizens due to the ongoing changes in healthcare needs for the future as well as addressing the seismic requirements that must be met by 2030,"said District board Chairman Larry Schallock.
The designs make up the first phase of a multi-phase approach to campus redevelopment.
"The Emergency Department is a key area of concern and one of our highest priorities, which are always patient safety and timely access," Moran said. "In addition, our new facilities will need to ensure patient privacy and comfort, provide easy parking access for the elderly and handicapped, and meet the needs of our employees."
At its February meeting, the hospital's board of directors have given CEO Tim Moran the go-ahead to hire an architect to design the project, which will also include a redesign and expansion of two Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and the obstetrics department.
"The Board desires an updated plan which will meet the health care needs of our citizens due to the ongoing changes in healthcare needs for the future as well as addressing the seismic requirements that must be met by 2030,"said District board Chairman Larry Schallock.
The designs make up the first phase of a multi-phase approach to campus redevelopment.
"The Emergency Department is a key area of concern and one of our highest priorities, which are always patient safety and timely access," Moran said. "In addition, our new facilities will need to ensure patient privacy and comfort, provide easy parking access for the elderly and handicapped, and meet the needs of our employees."