University is one of the best-equipped hospitals in Georgia. In 2010, the Board approved the reinvestment of more than $19.5 million in capital improvements and technology. Here are some of the largest and most-noteworthy projects:
Brandon Wilde Life Care Community opened 10 new cottages, received re-accreditation and celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Approved $35 million, $7 million a year over five years, to acquire and install the Epic enterprise-wide information system to create a safer, more efficient and integrated health care experience for our patients and to qualify for the Federal Government's Meaningful Use financial incentives.
Opened the Helipad, which allows helicopters to transport critical patients from outlying areas in a fraction of the travel time than by ground transportation, expediting lifesaving treatment for emergency patients.
Began the LifeNet system, which allows paramedics to transmit a patient's EKG from remote locations or an ambulance to the hospital, so physicians are prepared to immediately begin lifesaving treatment once the patient arrives at University's Emergency Department.
University is one of the best-equipped hospitals in Georgia. In 2010, the Board approved the reinvestment of more than $19.5 million in capital improvements and technology. Here are some of the largest and most-noteworthy projects:
