Grand Island, NE – A consortium of 60 local doctors have retained two healthcare design and development firms, HDR and SMP, to help identify the space planning and programming requirements for a possible new community hospital based in Grand Island, Nebraska.
A number of physicians who are part of Grand Island Hospital Holding LLC are working with planners, programmers, clinical specialists, and designers to explore the operational, technological, and environmental platforms needed for a new hospital, commented HDR’s Healthcare Principal Wendy Moran, AIA.
“If the decision is made to move ahead with the hospital, our goal will be to help them deliver an unparalleled patient experience—one that reinforces a commitment to the health and well-being of Grand Island and the surrounding community,” Moran said. “Our discussions are helping to frame what is needed to bring excellent care and that kind of patient experience to life.”
Some of the specific items being addressed will impact the scope of the project, such as total square footage requirements; the number of patient beds; the size and type of procedure rooms; imaging department requirements; and other ancillary care needs.
“Our goal is to assist the local team with insight into best practices, both clinically and as it relates to operating a vibrant, cost-effective and efficient hospital. We look forward to assisting the physicians and HDR in the determination of project needs, as well as creating an environment where the people of Grand Island and the surrounding community will experience a place of refuge and comfort—both during times of need and in a positive work environment,” said Deb Yoder, RN, MHA, director of clinical operations for SMP.
Discussions are ongoing, with final decisions anticipated by summer 2016.
About HDR
Advancing health and wellness on a global scale and in local communities is at the heart of our endeavors. We use the power of design thinking and the consideration of three important elements—patient care, context and community—to reimagine the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, we have been ranked the No. 1 healthcare design firm by Modern Healthcare magazine for 12 consecutive years. We have partnered with clients to shape communities and push the boundaries of what’s possible since 1917. We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. With nearly 10,000 employees in more than 225 locations around the world, we think global and act local.
About SMP
Surgical Management Professionals (SMP) is a surgery center and physician owned hospital acquisition, management and Development Company. In addition to our core services of surgery center/ hospital development and management, SMP provides an array of revenue cycle solutions including coding, billing services, and collections that can be customized to fit the needs of an ASC, hospital or clinic. Based out of Sioux Falls, SD, SMP has been serving physicians, surgery centers and hospitals for over 25 years with an impressive record of success. The current SMP staff assigned to the Grand Island Project brings over 100 years combined of hospital expertise.
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