fourth floor: radiology, pharmacy, blood bank
the elevator is always sooo crowded
radiology: the unit is scheduled for a major renovation at the end of 2009 for the installation of the new interventional radiology scanner, providing the opportunity for even more minimally invasive surgical procedures, and faster patient recovery
it is difficult to photograph the radiology control desk through the protective shield
the pharmacy is secured behind bulletproof windows
blood bank, hopefully always there when we need it (i received boat cleats from ds instead of garbage can inserts)
fifth floor: med/surg
these patient rooms are due to be remodeled, for rehab, as their proximity to the elevator always made them very noisy
sixth floor: pediatrics: again, a symptom of an old hospital, the pediatric unit is drab, and desperately in need of remodeling, also planned for 2009
vicitim of a drunk driving incident, thankful to be alive, hoping to be discharged to a step-down rehab unit
ready for discharge
pediatric ward (oops, need to change the chart info!)
seventh floor: heliport: very outdated, and in need of remodeling to meet current safety standards, nonetheless, equipped and ready
the PCMC 5 year plan includes the previously mentioned renovations, plus, being in san francisco, there are many retrofits to meet current earthquake standards. the facility has a trauma 1 status, but the emergency department is rapidly outgrowing their space, a new robotic surgery suite and a new rehab unit are planned, to replace the current offsite facilities. the hospital foundation is working closely with the community to balance the expansion with neighborhood impact.
(all for now, thanks for viewing....kaethe)
