Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The facilities are built to withstand 130 mph winds, built on elevated sites with sacrificial first floors.
October 14, 2015
Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities
Upward Mobility: Market Forces Drive Hospitals HigherHealthcare facilities nationwide are navigating challenges and opportunities presented by expanding their reach into the sky.
Georgia Hospital Bomb Hoaxes Highlight Need for Healthcare–Police PartnershipsProactive planning and close collaboration with law enforcement help healthcare facilities maintain safety and continuity during false threats.
MUSC Health Celebrates Groundbreaking for Nexton Hospital and Ambulatory Cancer FacilityThe Nexton cancer facility is expected to open in summer 2027, and the Nexton hospital in summer 2028.
Mattresses Require Strict Care to Prevent Spread of InfectionsPoor cleaning and disinfection techniques contribute to the persistent contamination of patient mattresses.
Gardner Health Services Opens Alum Rock Health CenterThe 10,080-square-foot facility provides essential medical, dental, mental and chiropractic services to the Mayfair and East San José neighborhoods.