Hospital construction moves into the new year

New Emergency Department
. Brick work continues in the front Emergency Department entry
. Work on interior metal studs is near completion, insulation and dry wall continues
. Work continues on HVAC, electrical and plumbing rough in
. Wood blocking for fixtures continues to be installed
. The hazadous waste tank for the decontamination room was installed

New Surgery Area
. Medical gas piping will be completed soon
. Metal stud and drywall work continues for interior walls

Other News
. Bluffton Hospital and the construction team held a pizza party for all workers Dec. 22
. The contract for telephone and data cabling has been awarded
. Purchasing and processing for new clinical equipment, furniture, etc. is underway