The separate, spacious inpatient bays will significantly improve patient experience and privacy. ICU care in the current 1970s building is delivered in one large room with privacy screen separating patients. One dedicated room is available Paediatric care with an ensuite to ensure compliance with standards of care. There is also a Critical Care Overbed Network camera installed in the ICU to facilitate tertiary referral, assessment and support for critical patients. The ICU has been designed in consultation with clinicians and consumers, with the patient experience front and centre of the design. All patient rooms receive abundant natural light from large windows while floor to ceiling windows at the end of corridors offer views across Griffith and surrounding landscape. An important aim of the project was to improve support and facilities for families and carers whilst their loved ones are receiving care. A wait area immediately outside the ICU is specifically for family and carers includes a beverage bay and is adjacent an interview room which will be used for discussions with the treating team. As well as a hospital-wide pneumatic tube system and mobile cardiac monitoring units, there will be other new equipment to enhance patient comfort and experience including:
Pendant arm lifters to support safe lifting and transfer of patients
A bariatric bedroom and ensuite
A negative pressure isolation room to enhance infection control
One of the major changes is the huge increase in space, not only bed spaces and room space but storage spaces which will vastly change and improve the day-today management and care we provide. Other significant improvements for staff, include expanded work spaces such as offices, clinical work room, a large staff station and a staff room. Designated staff and patient corridors and lifts will support the movement of people throughout the hospital and ensure privacy for consumers. The ICU is located in close proximity to the perioperative suite and is accessible via a staff only corridor. Also located on level one is maternity and birthing, the special care nursery and paediatric inpatient units.
Access to the new hospital is via the old hospital entrance. Please continue to use the carpark at the front of the hospital.