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Huopital gets SHalton Hospftals z. z z Q ulin u 0 HelhCr P:0CTepoeta tehsiawihi zne h mrlao atnHatcr Sevcs(H) ea nMy21,we Buil epading Our ~ The ret att the hspenit whih 14,000 sq. ft. modern, efficient space in Oc- tober 2013. Its predecessor was only 4,720 sq. ft. and sized ta handie approximately 14,000 pea- pie each year, flot the more than 30,000 who are actually treated there. And that number is expected ta increase by 12 per cent over the next five years. The expansion more than doubles the num- ber of stretcher spaces in emergency, from 10 ta 21, ail situated in a racetrack design within the department. "The difference now is every single stretcher is in its own room, sa there's privacy, confi- dentiaiity, and infection contro,»' said Cindy McDoneli, Georgetown Hospital's Chief Op- erating Officer (COO). The ED also houses a larger and more ef- ficient trauma room, as viel. as two large rooms for pedîatric emergency care. These spaces are equipped with beds so family members can sleep over, if necessary. A quiet seclusion room is available for treat- ment of mental health patients, a feature first CT scanner as part of redevelopment the previous ED didn't have, and a gyneco- logical exam room is equipped withits own washroom. A Rapid Assessment Fast Track (RAFT) area ai- lows for the rapid assessment and treatment of less serious injuries and ilînesses and it can be opened or closed, depending on volume in the ED. ShirleyAndrechek, patient care manager for the Georgetown Hospital's emergency, said the new ED is a hit with hospitai staff as well as Emer- gency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. «The registration staff really like the triage reg- istration model that's been implemented,0' said Andrechek. "The care has not changed, but theres a peace- fulness in that unit, because of colour, space, the texture on the couniter, and privacy,»' said McDoneIl. For patients, the space is less chaotic, more peaceful and soothing, and 'probably, ulti- mately more therapeutic,"said McDonelI. Meanwhile, the diagnostic imaging depart- ment will bring together x-ray, ultrasound, bone densitometry and mammography into one designated space rather than themn being spread throughout the hospital. cR scamnukmiS diffouno As part of the redevelopment, diagnostic im- aging naw includes a new CT scanner - the hospitai's first - which is aiready instalied and operationai adjacent ta the ED, allowing easy access for emergency staff and physîcians. The CT scanner wàs used on patients for the first time in December. it has made a dramatic difference for patients, who previously had to travel ta Oakviiie or Mil- ton hospitais if they required a CT scan. "For the first time we're not having ta put aur sickest patients in the back of an ambulance ta have a CT scan " said Andrechek, adding staff can also stay on site as oppased ta ac- companying patients in ambulance. "It's much better for patient care,' said Dr. Don Trant, Georgetown Hospital chief of staff. "You can get a definitive diagnosis sa much faster with a CTf The CT scanner's purchase was made possjble Ibu D8pibOuw NP dui cro 1.1lffl DMLa maI 'm For ail stories, photos <md vùleo in Halton Hospitals: BWUldng Our Heath Care, visit htupilisideluo.cotiMdeo/439597. The first patients were seen in the revamped Geo"getown Hosital in October. through a $1 million donation from George- have been another 10 years before construc- town resident Fred Helson ta the Investing in tion began. Care Close ta Home fundraising campaign. The funding breakdown for the project in- In recognition of that contribution, the CT cludes: scanner is housed in the Marg and Fred Hel- .$6.5 million from the Investing in Care Close son CT Scanner Suite. -ta Home Campaign for Georgetown Hospi- "The CT at Georgetown Hospital is one of tai the best there is. It is advanced medicine. $2.7 million from the Town of Halton Hilîs The scanning technoiogy is fast enough ta $2.7 million from Halton Healthcare Servic- image the beating heart with clarity. It can es (mostly from parking revenue) image the whole body in seconds and re- * $2.6 million from Mînistry of Health and produce these images in three dimensions. Long-Term Care There are multiple features that improve pa- .$250,000 from Georgetown Hosptiai Volun- tient comfort and safety. Most importantly teers Association the CT does ail this while reducing radiation Carruthers saîd the lnvesting in Care Close dose,"' said Dr. Robert Yu, HHS chief of diag- ta Home Campaign, which launched in June nostic imaging. 2011, has reached more than 95 per cent of It was actually the CT scanner that precipat- its $6.5 million goal, with just $300,000 ta ed the hospital's redevelopment project. In go. 2009 when the hospital received the licence «We're pretty thriiied because it's been the ta have a CT scanner, hospital staff ioaked most successful fundraising campaign this at existing space ta see where it could be town has ever seen," said Carruthers. "Peaple housed, recaiied K.C. Carruthers, executive have always been generous, but everyone director of the Georgetown Hospital Founda- stepped up and did the most they couid for tion. When an architect suggested it wouid this because of how important it wasf cost about the same or less ta put the scan- He said fuandraising occurred even while ner and diagnostic imaging into the current other major campaigns (for arenas and the emergency space, and move the cramped iibrary) were ongoing in the community. ED into a bigger addition, the hospitai de- The fundraising becomes very difficuit near cided that was the best option. the end of a campaign, he said. "It addressed the need of the CT scanner and 'The iast $300,000 is the hardest" said Car- the horribly-undersized ED» said Carruthers. ruthers, but they hope ta meet their target The hospital renovation and expansion was by the time the redevelopment project is an Own Funds project. complete. nWe got incredible support from the Town Carruthers said there are still rooms avail- (of Haiton Hilîs), the citizens, and the George- able in the hospitai that could be named in town Hospital Foundation,'said McDoneil. honour of a persan who makes a donation of Trant estimated if the hospîtai had ta wait for $25,000 or more. Anyone interested in mak- the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ing a donation is asked ta cail Carruthers at ta provide the bulk of the funding, it could (905) 873-4599.