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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Straub Benioff Medical Center has opened its newly renovated Emergency Department after a 14-month project designed to expand capacity, improve patient flow, and better match the level of care staff provide to the community.<\/p>\n

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Kunane Wooton, RN, the department\u2019s manager, said the updated space is both a practical and symbolic investment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest thing is the Emergency Department now truly reflects the care that we provide,\u201d Wooton said. \u201cOur team is very compassionate and committed to the community, and this renovation really is an investment in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bigger footprint, more places to be seen<\/h3>\n

One of the first changes patients will notice is a larger, dedicated waiting room. Overall, the Emergency Department is nearly 4,000 square feet larger than the previous space.<\/p>\n

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The redesign also increases the number of areas where patients can receive care, with more than 20 treatment areas, including more than 10 private treatment rooms, according to Wooton.<\/p>\n

New safety features and upgraded capabilities<\/h3>\n

Wooton said the renovation includes additional features aimed at safety and preparedness, including:<\/p>\n

He said the updated space and technology expand the department\u2019s ability to care for the community.<\/p>\n

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Beyond square footage, Wooton emphasized that workflow was a major focus of the renovation. He said staff input helped guide a design that reduces congestion and allows people to move through the department more quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ED is a busy place,\u201d Wooton said, noting that patients, staff and first responders\u2014including EMS or AMR teams\u2014often need to move quickly from place to place. \u201cIn our previous space, that would lead to some congestion. The new space is designed to allow people to move through it quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018This is a kakou thing\u2019<\/h3>\n

Wooton said he hopes the public understands the Emergency Department is more than an entry point\u2014it\u2019s often the \u201cfront door\u201d to the hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a kakou thing, everyone has a part in the success of our department,\u201d he said, adding that teamwork extends to patients and their loved ones.<\/p>\n

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Wooton encouraged patients and family members to share as much information as possible with providers.<\/p>\n

\u201cPatients and their family members are part of the healthcare team\u2014they\u2019re truly one of us,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need our patients and families to tell us what\u2019s going on with them so we can help them and provide the best care.\u201d<\/p>\n

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