Lots of projects on Bluffton Hospital schedule this week
Another ambitious week of work is underway at Bluffton Hospital. Here's this week's work schedule:
Outside site work continues - has been delayed by weather conditions:
o Concrete for the first section of the snow melt sidewalks will be poured
o Site preparation for another concrete pour late in the week is anticipated
o Exterior windows will be completed
o Exterior coating (EIFS) along the street will be completed at the eyebrow.
o Metal soffit panels will continue to be installed
o Roofing above clean storage should be completed
Surgery Area:
o Nearly ready for first cleaning of Surgery area
o Operating room, surgical equipment installation will begin this week.
o Surgical lights and equipment booms have arrived.
o Laparoscopic monitoring and integration gear will start.
o Final finishes will be applied
o Flooring will be completed
o Doors will be hung
Emergency Room Second Floor:
o Carpet may begin to be laid if it is deemed far enough ahead on the first floor
o Final finishes will be applied
o Remaining doors are anticipated be installed
Emergency Room First Floor:
o Half of all floor finishes are to be completed
o Doors should begin to be hung
o All lighting will be completed
o Ceiling in waiting should be completed
o Wood wall in the waiting room should be completed
o Most cabinets should be done and installed
o Toilet accessories and emergency room accessories will be hung
o Railing and crash bars will be hung
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Sunday, February 16, 2025
- Taiko Japanese drumming workshop, February 18
- Pirate boys basketball 3-ball onslaught clips Hawks
- William "Bill" J. Steiner was a teacher
- Pirate wrestlers win NWC crown; 3 take individual titles
- Bluffton bowlers 3rd at sectionals
- 3 Pirates honored on All-NWC girls basketball squad; Grandey 1st team
- Upcoming BPL events, Feb. 17-21
- Letter: May appointed resident preacher for Bluffton Presbyterian
- Girl Scout cookie booths open through March 16
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Allen County Sheriff seeks information on missing person Ayan A. Hersi
- Pirate girls basketball ousted in tight sectional vs Delta
- Pirate boys corral Mustangs
- Bowlus wins 100 backstroke for Pirates at Div. II
- Bluffton University announces launch of Bluffton College Foundation
- CASA to host Tatts & Chats event
- Weekend Doctor: Prescribing opioid medication responsibly for pain