In just about one month, the anticipated $5 million renovation project will begin at Maria Parham Health to enhance the Emergency Department’s ability to provide high-quality care, with special consideration for patients with mental health and substance abuse challenges.
The start date for Phase One is Mar. 3, and hospital officials are ready.
“We are excited to begin this critical renovation that will allow us to enhance patient care and improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable community members,” said Bert Beard, MPH chief executive officer.
During Phase One, the front half of the Emergency Department will be temporarily closed to both patients and staff. This phase should take about 16 weeks, during which all patients destined for the emergency room who arrive by their own means will go to the main entrance for registration, triage and care. Emergency Medical Services entry will be unchanged throughout the project, according to information from MPH Public Information Officer Donna Young.
Beard said the new spaces created during the renovation will allow hospital staff to provide “a unique care environment for those facing behavioral health crises, which is essential for promoting overall health and well-being in our community” while protecting care team members from harm. Beard said violence on healthcare personnel is of growing concern across the industry.
The renovation will provide much-needed designated spaces within the Emergency Department specifically designed to treat behavioral health and mental health patients. This new design will create safer, more effective care environments for these individuals, staff and visitors, reducing the risk of incidents while also increasing the efficiency of the ED.
The project is funded through the Granville-Vance Public Health Department through a partnership with the Vance County District Attorney’s Office, Granville-Vance County Public Health, the Vance County Board of Commissioners and the N.C. General Assembly.
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