Lakewood Hospital Installs New Generators, A $3.1 Million Investment And Part of Vision For Tomorrow Plan
Lakewood Hospital recently installed three new generators to replace two older generators, which had served the hospital’s power needs for more than 30 years. The old generators were at maximum capacity and needed to be upgraded. Acquiring these state-of-the-art generators and associated switchgear was a $3.1 million investment, driven by the hospital’s multi-year strategic plan, Vision for Tomorrow.
The new generators enable the hospital to provide added load capacity and uninterrupted care in the event of a power failure. The generators meet current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tier II emissions requirements. In addition, the generators are housed in the highest-rated sound-deadening enclosures available, with a sound level 35 decibels less than the existing generators.
“Over the past three years, Lakewood Hospital has invested more than $24.4 million into program development and infrastructure improvements," said Janice G. Murphy, RN, BSN, MSN, FACHE, president of Lakewood and Fairview Hospitals. "Lakewood Hospital is fully committed to being an integral part of the community, and serving patients for generations to come. That is why we will continue to invest in this great facility and grow our Centers of Excellence to ensure we meet the healthcare needs of our patients and their families.”
Lakewood Hospital’s additional infrastructure updates scheduled for 2010 include heating and ventilating upgrades, a new boiler for the Community Health Center, and parking garage improvements.
Fun Fact: Each generator and its enclosure weigh almost 60,000 lbs! The concrete pad under the generators was an estimated 200 yards of concrete, weighing approximately 250 tons.
About Vision for Tomorrow
Vision for Tomorrow is a multi-year plan that encompasses a variety of changes to Lakewood Hospital and places a greater emphasis on improving the patient experience, establishing centers of excellence, and enhancing the management of chronic disease. Key components of Vision for Tomorrow include: converting the hospital to all private rooms; focusing on centers of excellence, including Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurological Services, and Diabetes/Endocrinology; enhancing rehabilitation services, including an inpatient Rehabilitation (intense physical and occupational therapy) Unit expansion; expanding outpatient care; partnering with community organizations to maximize wellness offerings; strengthening the management of chronic disease, such as diabetes; expanding primary care; and aligning Cleveland Clinic services and community physicians into Lakewood Hospital. For more information, see www.lakewoodhospital.org/vision.