St. Peter's Hospital ~ Why is expansion needed?

Why Is Expansion Needed?

Why this is Needed:

Service area population expected to grow 12.5 percent by 2011
Residents age 45-64 projected to grow 28 percent and those 65 and older projected to grow 32 percent by 2011
Growth of middle aged and seniors to drive ambulatory service volume; specifically advanced imaging and therapeutic care, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and neurology
Increased population to require approximately 20 additional acute care beds by 2011
Increased population to drive a 36 percent increase in Emergency Department visits, 22 percent increase in inpatient volume, and 36 percent increase in outpatient volume over the next 10 years
Ninety percent of the Hospital is more than 35 years old
Reduced transportation of patients for improved privacy and continuity of care
More efficient layout to reduce operating costs
Assists with recruitment and retention of physicians and staff
Utilizes existing plant while positioning it to meet the future needs for several years