Van Wert Hospital – Cardiopulmonary Unit
Van Wert, Ohio
Running parallel with the construction of a transformative surgery and inpatient center addition, Van Wert Health recognized an opportunity to relocate and expand its existing cardiopulmonary services. The new suite, situated within the existing hospital, enhances accessibility and functionality while housing an array of critical services, including Nuclear Medicine with a state-of-the-art GE gamma camera, pulmonary function testing, echocardiogram, EEG, and stress test rooms.
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Van Wert Health Cardiopulmonary ServicesTo accommodate the dual nature of these services—serving both outpatient-scheduled visits and inpatient care—the department was designed with a “dual-sided” layout.
This strategic design allows outpatient visitors to enter through a dedicated waiting space, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience, while the clinical spaces provide seamless access for more urgent, non-scheduled inpatient needs from the medical-surgical floor.The design team prioritized efficiency and patient comfort throughout the design process. Nuclear Medicine procedures, which require the administration and uptake of a radioactive tracer before imaging, necessitated a thoughtfully designed patient flow. A newly created lounge area offers a comfortable waiting space for patients post-procedure, maintaining proximity to nursing staff for both support and reassurance. |
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Another key design consideration was the integration of the gamma camera, its necessary support equipment, and the adjacent “Hot Lab,” where radioactive substances are safely stored and processed.This required precise coordination of lead-lined drywall, concrete slab trenching, specialized ductwork, and wiring to create a seamlessly functional Nuclear Medicine room. With a focus on both operational efficiency for staff and a welcoming environment for patients, the new Van Wert Health Cardiopulmonary Unit represents a significant step forward in delivering high-quality, accessible cardiopulmonary care. |