Current News > June 11th, 2007: Bigger Better Spaces in Store for KDH Redevelopment Project
Kemptville District Hospital
2675 Concession Road, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Tel: (613) 258-6133; Fax: (613) 258-7853
June 11, 2007
Bigger Better Spaces in Store for KDH Redevelopment Project
Kemptville, ON, June 11, 2007 – Over the years the
Kemptville District Hospital has undergone a number of
renovations designed to keep pace with the changing technologies
and improved delivery methods for patient care. This past March
the Hospital made a public announcement there would be 38,000
square feet of new space but what does that mean for each of the
new departments?
To being, it’s no secret that North Grenville is one of the
fastest growing communities in Eastern Ontario and it’s expected
to continue that trend for the next several years. Currently,
the KDH Emergency Department accepts more than 15,000 visits a
year and is not designed to accommodate those numbers.
Excitement certainly seems to be building because when
construction is complete the new Emergency Department will have
increased square footage an astounding 174.6%. That increase
will finally allow for nine treatment/observation spaces, a
state of the art resuscitation/trauma room, a central nursing
station to better monitor patients and a more functional layout
for the storage and use of the new equipment.
In recent years the surgical services have expanded to provide
the much needed procedures closer to home. Three new operating
suites will occupy the second floor of the new building
providing 111% more space for surgeries.
Back downstairs located behind the new Emergency Department will
be the Diagnostic Imaging Department. This area plays a key role
in patient care by providing information to physicians that help
to diagnose and treat illness. The Diagnostic Imaging
Department, currently situated near the existing Emergency
Department, does not have sufficient space to manage the growing
demand. With 56% more space, the new department will be able to
better accommodate new equipment needs and patients will see a
much improved layout with larger radiology rooms.
All in all, the larger rooms, much improved functionality and
better delivery of services point to the positive steps the
Hospital is taking to securing its future for families living in
the region.
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For more information, please contact:
Colin Goodfellow, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 613-258-6133 x132
cgoodfellow@kdh.on.ca