Location: San Diego, CA
Scope of Services Performed: Medical Equipment Planning, Procurement Services, Warehousing and logistics of FF&E
The services encompass a comprehensive approach to Medical Equipment planning, which involves a meticulous assessment of the healthcare facility's needs, taking into account the types of medical services provided, patient volume, and technological advancements. This planning phase is critical as it lays the groundwork for the subsequent procurement process, ensuring that the right equipment is selected to meet the specific requirements of the facility.
In terms of procurement, our team engages in a rigorous selection process where we evaluate various suppliers and manufacturers, comparing quality, cost, and reliability of the medical equipment. This stage also includes negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards and guidelines, thereby safeguarding the facility's interests and ensuring that all acquisitions are both cost-effective and of high quality.
Project Description
Scripps Health is embarking on a mission to update their facilities to support growth, improve efficiency, and elevate patient experiences at several campuses in Southern California. The HGA team has been engaged to redevelop the Scripps La Jolla campus by replacing the bulk of its existing buildings with a new tower, diagnostic and treatment base, and entry elements.
The new Tower II is composed of a 433,000 SF 9-story building for a complete hospital with 171 beds. Included in the scope are bridge connectors to Tower I, central energy plant (CEP) expansion for Tower II and site improvements.
The client’s original goal was to replicate Tower I, which has performed well for them. Scripps was also in the process of beta testing a new operational model (called the “Model Cell” ). The Model Cell is a new operational model that centered around decreased length of stay and operational efficiency. The model required increased extended care staff and space to support varying types of huddles that occur throughout the day.
By shadowing the current state and observing the Model Cell, interventions were designed, modeled, and simulated to ensure that Tower II's design achieved measurable results before finalizing the design. The simulation indicates that the new plan shortens travel distances, enhances the visibility of patients from the nurse station and among staff, reduces disruptions, and improves security.
In collaboration with the Mercy and Encinitas teams, we are coordinating programming, planning, and design to ensure operational and experiential consistency across the three campuses, partly by co-locating with other design teams in a Big Room environment.
The primary program for La Jolla Tower II will be the Women’s and Infants program, which includes 13 LDRs, five high-risk antepartum beds, 22 NICU beds, and 40 postpartum beds. Accessible gardens on the LDR and NICU floors offer stunning views of La Jolla for laboring mothers and families in stressful situations.