ER and OR Expansion

• Five new spacious surgical suites directly above the new ER (590 sq.ft. each)

• Replacement of an existing operating room for dedicated cataract surgeries

• Repurposing two current ORs as patient recovery bays

• Dedicated space for equipment storage

• In-suite sterile core with dedicated storage space for tools and equipment

• Faster procedures and turnaround times means more patients can receive care

• Space to accommodate bigger teams needed for innovative procedures, and to combine procedures to minimize the time patients are in surgery

• Each new surgical suite will meet best practice standards for modern surgical requirements. Paul Bennett Staff Lounge also provides safe space for OR medical teams to rest and re-charge

• Sophisticated HVAC ventilation systems, and dedicated structures to manage hazardous waste materials

• Optimal conditions for surgeries, and the storage and transportation of sterile surgical supplies

• Incorporation of digital technology into the design and functionality positions of the ER and Surgical Departments for future advancements, including computer-assisted surgeries

For more on project expansion details and timelines, visit Fraser Health – Peace Arch Hospital Expansion Phase 1