Project Overview
The Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Modernization Project expanded and upgraded the hospital through the addition of a new patient care tower and extensive renovations to critical medical departments. Developed through a collaborative effort between Advocate, HOK, and Mortenson, the project improved patient care, operational efficiency, and hospital functionality while incorporating advanced technology and Lean planning strategies.
Key Takeaways:
- The project included a new patient care tower and renovations to multiple hospital departments.
- The tower features 120 private patient rooms across four floors.
- Medical spaces upgraded include the Operating Room suite, Radiology, Sterile Processing, Cath/EP/IR, Cardio Diagnostics, and Cardiac Rehab Center.
- The new tower includes ICU beds, Med/Surgical units, public areas, support spaces, and mechanical systems.
- Improvements to the main entrance enhanced traffic flow and patient way-finding.
- Lean operational planning helped optimize departmental workflows, reduce square footage, and maintain budget goals.
- The project team integrated energy modeling with 3D building models to evaluate cost-saving opportunities for building systems.
- Completion Date
June 2016
- Delivery Method
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Integrated Project Delivery
LEED/Sustainability Certified
- Additional Project Facts
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375,000 Square Feet
Elevating Patient Care
The modernization effort included a new patient care tower and back-fill renovations for the inpatient Operating Room suite, Radiology, Prep/Hold Unit, Sterile Processing Department, Cath/EP/IR, Cardio Diagnostics, and Cardiac Rehab Center. The tower houses 120 private rooms across four floors: 24 beds in the ICU and 32 beds on each of the three floors of the Med/Surgical Unit. Public and support spaces and storage and mechanical space are also included. Most importantly, the new tower has elevated the look and function of the hospital, supporting high standards of quality and safety. The project also included an enhanced main entrance to improve traffic flow and patient way-finding.
Streamlining Operational Planning
The team of Advocate, HOK, and Mortenson took part in LEAN operational planning exercises prior to the start of schematic design. The goal was to streamline each department's operations, thus right-sizing the project in terms of square footage and cost. In all areas studied, the team was able to reduce the size of the master plan and provide more scope than anticipated within the customer's target budget.
Advancing Technology Integration
In early workshops, the team discovered the potential to push the boundaries of technology and integrated delivery with the AGSH patient care tower. The team coordinated the alignment of an energy model simultaneously with the 3D model. This allowed the team to show AGSH and stakeholders the money-saving potential of different building systems.
