Hospital redesigns ER for increased volume

Healthcare Design article discusses Lehigh Valley Hospital emergency room project

By Healthcare Facilities Today


Challenged by a patient volume that exceeded the current capacity, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, Pa. redesigned its emergency room to accommodate the greater numbers and transform operations to allow for a rapid assessment and evaluation of emergency patients. According to an article on the Healthcare Design magazine website, the new rapid assessment unit was designed to improve safety and quality of care by minimizing the waiting room experience and creating a faster connection between providers and patients.

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March 19, 2014


Topic Area: Renovations


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