University Medical Center New Orleans

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Coordinates: 29°57′36″N 90°04′55″W / 29.96013°N 90.08194°W / 29.96013; -90.08194
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For the previous facility located at 2021 Perdido Street, see University Hospital, New Orleans.
University Medical Center New Orleans
LCMC Health
Services
Emergency departmentLevel I trauma center
Beds446
HelipadFAA LID: LA58
History
OpenedAugust 1, 2015
Links
Websitehttp://www.umcno.org/
ListsHospitals in Louisiana

University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO), is a 446-bed

Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Southern University at New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana.[2] UMCNO is also an ACS designated level I trauma center[3] and has a rooftop helipad to handle medevac patients.[4]

History

Ground was broken for the hospital on April 18, 2011.[5] The design was a joint venture between NBBJ and Blitch Knevel Architects.[6] The construction was managed by a joint venture between Skanska USA Building and MAPP Construction.[6]

The $1.1 billion hospital opened on August 1, 2015, as a replacement for

LCMC Health, a private not-for-profit hospital system.[7]

Facilities

The 213,677 square-meter (2.3 million square-foot) hospital features three patient towers with 446-acute care beds including 60 behavioral health beds, 19 operating rooms, 76 pre-op and post-op bays, 56 emergency department exam rooms, nine acute treatment rooms and five trauma rooms.[8] The facility is completely accredited by the Joint Commission of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO).

The hospital is located on 15 hectares (37 acres), and critical areas are all situated at least 6.4 meters (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.[9]

Gallery

  • Main entrance to the new UMCNO.
    Main entrance to the new UMCNO.
  • Inside the lobby.
    Inside the lobby.
  • Detailing on roof.
    Detailing on roof.

See also

References

  1. ^ "LSUHSC School of Medicine". www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  2. ^ "Our Partners | University Medical Center New Orleans". www.umcno.org. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  3. ^ "Trauma Centers". American College of Surgeons. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  4. ^ "AirNav: LA58 - UMCNO Heliport". www.airnav.com. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  5. ^ "Officials Break Ground on University Medical Center in New Orleans". healthcaredesignmagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  6. ^ a b "Big project in the Big Easy: Technology helps speed timetable for new UMC". modernhealthcare.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  7. ^ "Charity Hospital Replacement Opens Saturday in New Orleans". abcnews. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  8. ^ "Look inside the new $1.1 billion University Medical Center, opening Aug. 1". The Times-Picayune/nola.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Finally Has A Full-Scale Hospital One Decade After Katrina". techtimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.

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