Securing the capital needed to build has been challenging for healthcare organizations since the recession, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website, but the $1.32 billion Parkland Hospital campus in Dallas has overcome the obstacles.
Parkland already has surpassed its charitable giving program goal from private sources of $150 million. The broad-based campaign included contributions from more than 12,700 donors, with gifts ranging from 50 cents to $50 million.
The new main hospital includes 862 single-patient rooms with private bathrooms, and features same-handed room design. In addition, standardized sink locations are designed to enhance hand-hygiene compliance and contribute to the overall emphasis on improving patient safety throughout the facilities, the article said.
More healthcare organizations are starting to think big when it comes to fundraising to help fund capital projects.
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