Western Maryland Health System, Cumberland, Maryland.
Our team developed a comprehensive masterplan and programming analysis for a 700,000 square-foot, 325-bed replacement hospital, born out of the merger of two once fiercely competitive community hospitals. This merger was driven by the changing demographics of the service area and declining reimbursements, which necessitated a unified approach to healthcare delivery. The new hospital aimed to integrate the strengths of both institutions, providing a state-of-the-art facility that could meet the evolving needs of the community while achieving greater operational efficiencies and enhanced patient care.
A critical component of our masterplan involved a thorough review of the operations of Support Services functions across both hospitals. By analyzing these operations, we were able to identify significant one-time and ongoing efficiencies that could be achieved through the consolidation. This included streamlining administrative processes, reducing redundant services, and optimizing the use of resources such as staff, equipment, and facilities. The programming analysis provided a detailed framework for integrating the two hospitals into a cohesive health delivery network, emphasizing the need for a seamless transition that minimized disruptions to patient care. Our masterplan not only laid the groundwork for a successful merger but also highlighted the potential for improved service delivery, cost savings, and long-term sustainability of the new healthcare entity.
Project completed by G. Cavanaugh at Steffian Bradley Architects.
