The 76,000-square-foot vertical expansion will include 35 private patient rooms, a rehab gym for orthopedic patients and a 10-room rapid decision unit for the hospital’s emergency department, according to a Dec. 7 news release. The new center will be built above the hospital’s orthopedics pavilion and emergency department.
“Our Orthopedic Center of Excellence will create a preeminent facility to house all of our orthopedic patients in one area, further enhancing the care patients experience from our nationally recognized program,” Tony Cava, president and CEO of RWJUH Somerset, said in the release. “Additionally, the new space will facilitate future growth opportunities as we continue to evolve with the healthcare needs of our local community.”
The private patient rooms will also include sleeper sofas, USB ports and work spaces.
The project is expected to wrap in late 2024.
