Allegheny General Hospital on Pittsburgh's North Side is embarking on a significant upgrade, with a $43 million renovation and expansion set to reshape its emergency department. The announcement, reported by WPXI, reveals a comprehensive vision for a facility that will house 57 treatment rooms, including 48 patient beds, aiming to complete the multiphase project by the end of 2027.
Expressed through a five-stage approach to avoid disrupting the care of patients, the initial phase, set to conclude this fall, will focus on enhancing patient experiences. According to WTAE, visitors can expect a revamped waiting area, upgraded triage and initiation rooms, and a dedicated space to comfortably await test results. Dr. Bobby Kapur, chair of emergency medicine at AHN, highlighted the mission: "This enhanced capability allows us to better serve our community, accept more critical transfers from other area hospitals and ensure those needing the most advanced care promptly receive it."
Alongside the patient beds equipped with ambient glass enclosures, AHN plans to include a sophisticated entrance and security ensemble geared towards improving visibility and navigation for staff and patients.
Following the project's first phase, the second stage will see relocation and expansion of the trauma and resuscitation rooms, coupled with a substantial addition of six trauma bays configurable into negative-pressure facilities for critically ill patients. With every step, from constructing a larger X-ray room to creating new lounges and treatment areas, AHN iterates a plan deeply woven into the future fabric of the AGH campus.
