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Kendall Emergency
Depament Entrance
Set to Open
Phase One of a $30 million
renovation nears completion
P
hase One of Southwestern Vermont Medical
Center’s most ambitious building project
in 40 years is nearly complete. Part of the
Vision 2020, A Decade of Transformation campaign,
the major renovation and expansion of the hospital’s
emergency department is just one aspect of an effort
that will expand capacity and services, and bring the
quality of the facilities into alignment with the level
of care provided.
Completion of Phase One includes the opening of:
• A dedicated entrance to the new Kendall
Emergency Department
• An expanded waiting area to provide a more
comforting experience for patients and family
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• An expanded Emergency Crisis Area equipped
with five private patient areas featuring natural
light, enhanced safety features, and a state-of-theart BEAM System, which will provide extended
stay patients with diversionary activities including
patient education, movement therapy, and games
• Eight private emergency exam rooms equipped
with negative pressure, enhanced infectionprevention technology
• A centralized nurse and providers workspace to
enhance communication and efficiency
• A new main entrance to the hospital