A hint Thursday that the BC government is going to provide more patient care beds at the overcrowded Vernon Jubilee Hospital. "I'll be back.'' That was the comment from Health Minister Mike de Jong who joined
North Okanagan mayors, MLAs, MPs and other dignitaries at the official
opening of the 180-million dollar Polson Tower. Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric
Foster says the new Polson Tower has added 16,815 square metres
(181,000 square feet) of space to the VJH site. More space has allowed for theexpansion of operating rooms and the emergency department.
Other highlights of the new tower include:
* The creation of new intensive care and coronary units.
* New maternity/pediatrics ward with direct links to operating rooms.
* New and more efficient central sterilization services.
* Expanded ambulatory care and outpatient clinics.
* New ambulance space.
* Full integration with the existing hospital.
The expanded and modernized facilities at Vernon Jubilee Hospital provide a better environment for patients and staff. A series of programs and services have also been modernized and consolidated to improve patient care. Vacated space within VJH will leave room for other programs and services. When pressed about much-needed patient care beds, de Jong hinted that efforts were being made to find resources for one floor. Medical staff president, Doctor Ed Hardy, admitted he was disappointed but not surprised. He said even one floor would help with the hospital's chronic overcapacity issue, but opening both empty floors of the tower to patients would allow some of the older wards to be mothballed.
Other highlights of the new tower include:
* The creation of new intensive care and coronary units.
* New maternity/pediatrics ward with direct links to operating rooms.
* New and more efficient central sterilization services.
* Expanded ambulatory care and outpatient clinics.
* New ambulance space.
* Full integration with the existing hospital.
The expanded and modernized facilities at Vernon Jubilee Hospital provide a better environment for patients and staff. A series of programs and services have also been modernized and consolidated to improve patient care. Vacated space within VJH will leave room for other programs and services. When pressed about much-needed patient care beds, de Jong hinted that efforts were being made to find resources for one floor. Medical staff president, Doctor Ed Hardy, admitted he was disappointed but not surprised. He said even one floor would help with the hospital's chronic overcapacity issue, but opening both empty floors of the tower to patients would allow some of the older wards to be mothballed.
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