CLARION, Pa. –Take a short tour of the Clarion Hospital emergency department!
This multi-million dollar renovation has expanded the number of patient rooms and installed state-of-the-art technology that enables their expert team to provide advanced care in a healing environment.
The project began over two years ago and was supported by a $1 million state grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) that focused on enhancing patient access to care, patient privacy, and patient comfort. The remainder was paid with health system capital improvement funds.
Independence Health is the third largest health system in western Pennsylvania and has grown to a five-hospital system serving ten counties.
During the expansion, each of the general bays was replaced with patient rooms, and another 4 patient rooms were added to the department. The ED at Clarion Hospital is now equipped with 11 private patient rooms and 1 expanded trauma bay with 2 beds, increasing the ED patient beds from 9 to 13. Each room is equipped with new stretchers, beds, chairs, and televisions.
As part of the renovation, state-of-the-art cardiac monitors were installed in each patient room with a centralized monitoring station located at the main nursing station. These monitors are fully integrated with the health system’s electronic medical record to ensure data collected at the bedside automatically uploads to the patient’s health record, speeding up efficiency and providing physicians and clinicians quick access to a patient’s vital health information. The patient call bell system also was updated, providing patients a direct line to the central nurse’s station to communicate with staff more quickly as they await assistance at the bedside.
Additionally, renovations to the patient registration areas help to enhance patient privacy during the check-in process. Updated furnishings in the ED waiting areas provide added comfort to patients and families during their visit.
Clarion Hospital is located at 1 Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
For more information call 814-226-9500 or visit www.butlerhealthsystem.org/locations/clarion-hospital/
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