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Emergency Department expansion
Eagle Ridge Hospital is undergoing a two-phased Emergency Department expansion to meet the growing needs of the community and to improve access to care for patients.
Phase one:
The first phase includes the development of a new Emergency Department featuring:
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39 new single-patient treatment spaces up from 19, providing more privacy and space for patients, families and caregivers.
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Separate entrances for walk-in patients and ambulances, allowing for improved flow of patients.
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A redesigned registration and triage area to provide enhanced quality of care and patient confidentiality.
September 21, 2021 - Expanded emergency department opens at Eagle Ridge Hospital
Phase two:
The second phase incorporates upgrades and renovations to the old Emergency Department facilities. These upgrades will include:
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A designated area for decontamination of hazardous materials to help prevent spread of contaminants complete with a decontamination suite with airlock features and separate entrance for improved safety.
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Two new resuscitation areas to increase care spaces for trauma patients.
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Four new isolation rooms to support improved infection control.
Additional hospital upgrades and enhancements
In addition to the Emergency Department expansion, additional upgrades were completed at Eagle Ridge Hospital to help improve access to care closer to home.
Renovated community outpatient services area allows for more timely access to follow up care. This area offers team-based care and services including rapid access clinics, intravenous therapy and wound care. This area features:
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Seven private exam rooms
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Six treatment bays
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Fourteen recliner chair bays
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Clinical space for wound and ostomy patients
New cardiology space providing patients with specialized care
WATCH: Take a sneak peek of the newly renovated Emergency Department at Eagle Ridge Hospital
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