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WCH redevelopment projects
Gilbert Building Redevelopment ProjectThe Gilbert Building Redevelopment Project is currently underway at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The $24 million project involves the construction of three new floors on top of the Hospital’s Gilbert Building, which will incorporate a specialised single-point centre to treat children and teenagers with cancer or blood disorders, gene therapy laboratories for cystic fibrosis and assessment areas for lung illnesses. The project has been made possible with $15 million Federal Government funding, $4.4 million from the State Government of South Australia, $2.6 million from the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation and $2 million from the McGuinness McDermott Foundation. For more information about this exciting building project see the project newsletters below.
Rose Ward openingRose Ward, for babies and infants under 12 months, has been redeveloped. Funded through two Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Appeals, the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation and the State Government, the redeveloped Rose Ward improves the capacity of staff to deliver excellence in medical care. The ward is now a modern, colourful, bright, and comfortable place for patients’ families. Key features of the $1.1 million redevelopment include:
The redevelopment was officially opened on 10 May 2010.
Surgical and medical wardsA $1.6m refurbishment has improved the clinical and physical environment of the Hospital’s Newland and Fourth Floor Medical wards. Officially opened in 2009, the building works in Newland ward included the refurbishment of all ensuites and bathrooms, a redesign of the drug room, and an upgrade of the nurses’ station. All surfaces were replaced with new paint or vinyl and new fire sprinklers and fire doors were installed throughout the ward. The Fourth Floor Medical ward refurbishment included significant ensuite and bathroom improvements, the installation of a new hydraulic bath for disabled children, new and brighter floor coverings, child-friendly privacy curtains, modern patient bed-side lockers and re-painting of the entire ward. During the refurbishment, the Sam Roberts Family Unit was developed, a facility designed to offer a private space for patients and families of terminally ill children. The unit was funded by the Sam Roberts Family Fund, a community supporter of the WCH Foundation. The refurbishment of each ward was made possible with contributions from the State Government, charitable organisations and private donations. The wards were refurbished through $1m funding from the McGuinness McDermott Foundation, $65,000 from the Australian Professional Firefighters Charity Foundation, the Roberts family provided $28,500 and $506,500 was contributed from the State Government.
Paediatric Emergency DepartmentIn 2009, two pain distraction therapy rooms were installed in the Hospital’s Paediatric Emergency Department. The treatment rooms provide sensory stimulation to children through bright colours, sounds and images and are designed to distract them from the pain and anxiety of being ill or injured. The rooms feature: brightly coloured murals on the walls and ceilings, LCD screens to play games and DVDs, and surround sound speakers for multi-media use. In addition, all medical equipment is hidden out of patient view. The $120,000 fit-out was made possible thanks to a partnership between the WCH Foundation and Savings & Loans.
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