Building for the Future
Imagine the possibilities. In the new Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, there will be room to grow and deliver the highest levels of patient care. For example, in the hospital, families are immediately welcomed by clear and simple directional signs, electronic message boards and family gathering areas. A total of 296 beds, virtually all in private rooms, will mean more personalized care in a family-centered environment.
With nine floors, three parking garages and two helipads, there will be ample room for everyone. Technology ranging from wireless networking to reconfigurable floor plans will ensure that Children's will embrace the future. This will be one of the first paperless, digital pediatric hospitals, where a child's doctor can view the complete patient chart from anywhere on campus and simultaneously with our nursing staff and other caregivers.
Careful thought has been given to locate units and operations that frequently work together. For example, the orthopaedic outpatient clinic will be adjacent to the X-ray and imaging services. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit will be on the same floor as the catheterization laboratories and the operating rooms.
This will be one of the first pediatric health care institutions to pursue the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2.0 standards, joining the wave of new "green" projects that are transforming the Pittsburgh region. In constructing a new campus, Children's can take into consideration the direct and indirect effects that buildings have on the health of patients, families and staff. Through the use of nontoxic materials, energy-efficient natural lighting and other building techniques, we can cut our daily operating costs while improving the impact on our internal and external environments.
| Facts and Figures About Children's New Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Estimated Construction Cost: | $575 million |
| Site Size: | 10 Acres |
| Square Footage: | 1.5 million |
| Total Beds: | 296 |
| Expansion Beds: | 47 |
| Critical Care Beds: | 79 |
| Private Rooms: | 246 |
| Operating Rooms: | 13 |
| Transport Helipads: | 2 |
| Emergency Exam Rooms: | 42 |
| Research Lab Footage: | 300,000 |
| Parking Spaces: | 1,400 |
The new Children's Hospital will be a tribute to the extraordinary dedication and continual accomplishments of its physicians, nurses and staff. It will be a warm and welcoming place where exceptional care will be skillfully delivered in an environment that makes every child feel safe and comfortable.