Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (OLOL) announced plans for several significant facility renewal projects, including the renovation of more than 200 patient rooms and intensive care units. The renewal projects are part of the hospital’s Vision 2020 plan to continue the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady legacy of healthcare and prepare the facility for serving the next generation and beyond. OLOL’s current Essen Lane facility was built in 1978. Major components of the plan are valued at $200 million and expected to be implemented by the year 2010. Vision 2020 Progress Report In 2005 Our Lady of the Lake began a long-term facility improvement plan and we are pleased to report the following progress. Complete The addition of 30 new, modern patient rooms dedicated to orthopedic care and Lake Joint Effort, OLOL’s nationally recognized knee and hip replacement program. The opening of 10 additional beds in the fast track wing of our Emergency Department to expedite patient care and reduce wait times. 41 rooms in Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center have been renovated for increased patient comfort. The addition of an intensive care (ICU) dedicated to trauma and neurosurgical patients. The opening of a new Electrophysiology Laboratory for the latest in pacemaker care. The addition of two floors to our Main Parking Garage to expand convenient parking for our guests. In Progress Renovations to an additional 35 rooms of the main hospital. Enhancements to our Emergency Department triage area to further improve patient flow. 25 new and enlarged Same Day Surgery bays. The Vision 2020 renovation plan emphasizes six major areas: Renovation of Patient Rooms- Two hundred patient rooms increased by 100 square feet. New design better accommodates the needs of patient, family and clinical caregivers. Renovation of Intensive Care Units- 30 percent more space for patients in the redesign of four Intensive Care Units.  Expanded Operating Rooms- Two story addition to existing St. Mary’s Tower for expanded operating suites. New Imaging Capability- State-of-the-art imaging capabilities including new 64-slice CT scanner and larger MRI. Filmless technology available throughout the hospital, 24/7. New OLOL Heart Center Tower- Conveniently houses all cardiac services: diagnostic, surgical, inpatient and support. New OLOL Children’s Hospital with Expand Pediatric Services- Overall pediatric capacity increases 50 percent and addition of new pediatric emergency department. Vision 2020 begins with the patient room renovations which will be completed in phases over the next few years. Room renovations are a key part of the hospital’s vision and commitment to patient care. New rooms will allow for the most up-to-date advances in technology including bar coding, medical record charting, diagnosis and treatment to be seamlessly integrated into patient care. The new, larger patient rooms will also feature amenities such as flat panel televisions, wood-grain floors and patient armoires. While approved in concept, the Heart Center Tower and Children’s Hospital will be refined in design through the participation and joint planning of physicians and hospital leadership. These major projects are expected to break ground in  2007.

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