University Medical Center New Orleans

University Medical Center New Orleans
Geography
Location 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Organization
Care system Private
Funding 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit
Hospital type General, Teaching
Affiliated university LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Tulane University School of Medicine, Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Southern University at New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana
Network LCMC Health
Services
Emergency department Level I trauma center
Beds 446
History
Founded August 1, 2015
Links
Website http://www.umcno.org/
Lists Hospitals in Louisiana

University Medical Center New Orleans is a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1]

History

Ground was broken for the hospital on April 18, 2011.[2] The design was a joint venture between NBBJ and Blitch Knevel Architects.[3] The construction was managed by a joint venture between Skanska USA Building and MAPP Construction.[3]

The 1.1 billion dollar hospital opened on August 1, 2015 as a replacement for Charity Hospital and University Hospital. The hospital is managed by LCMC Health, a private not-for-profit hospital system.[4]

Facilities

The 2.3 million square-foot hospital features three patient towers with 446-acute care beds including 60 behavioral health beds, 19 operation rooms, 76 pre-op and post-op bays, 56 emergency department exam rooms, nine acute treatment rooms and five trauma rooms.[5] The facility is completely accredited by the Joint Commission of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO).

The hospital is located on 37 acres and critical areas are all situated at least 21 feet above base flood elevation. The facility also features emergency backup power and storm-resistant technology, which will enable it to withstand the impact of a Category 3 major hurricane.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "University Medical Center opens to first patients". The Times-Picayune/nola.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  2. ↑ "Officials Break Ground on University Medical Center in New Orleans". healthcaredesignmagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  3. 1 2 "Big project in the Big Easy: Technology helps speed timetable for new UMC". modernhealthcare.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  4. ↑ "Charity Hospital Replacement Opens Saturday in New Orleans". abcnews. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  5. ↑ "Look inside the new $1.1 billion University Medical Center, opening Aug. 1". The Times-Picayune/nola.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  6. ↑ "New Orleans Finally Has A Full-Scale Hospital One Decade After Katrina". techtimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.

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