Valley West Hospital
LOCATION | Sandwich, IL |
CLIENT | Northwestern Medicine |
SIZE | 24,500 SF
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Success Metrics
- Rated in Top 10 of Chicago Area Hospitals for Patient Safety by Consumer Reports
![Valley West Hospital Exterior](https://cdn.erdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/11073011/exterior5987hr-rs.jpg)
EXPERTISE
Improving the patient experience while optimizing future campus growth potential
Project goals for the Valley West Hospital expansion included creating a more welcoming environment, improving the patient experience, and supporting growth and future flexibility. Finding the best path to meeting Northwestern Medicine’s needs would mean:
- Finding an optimal strategy to remedy a patient wing still using semi-private rooms
- Making campus improvements that would also help recruit top talent
- Optimizing future growth potential with smart construction decisions that also maintain a safe and fully functional facility
The expansion resulted in a new 19-bed, inpatient wing that provides the latest inpatient care and comfort, while offering an appealing and invigorated campus environment. The project created a stunning new front entrance, and the renovated administration area supports provider and staff satisfaction. Such additions have led to a higher level of care, and increased the system’s ability to attract new physicians, specialists, and clinical staff.
To me, ERDMAN is far superior because I don’t have to go anywhere beyond to get the support I need. Having that cohesive team sitting in the same group improves communication so much that you get a better design and a better outcome.
Dave Proulx, Assistant Vice President, Valley West Operations
Northwestern Medicine KishHealth Laboratories & Facilities
![Valley West Hospital Lobby](https://cdn.erdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/11073014/Lobby5987hr-rs.jpg)
![Valley West Hospital Nurses Station](https://cdn.erdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/11073013/NursesStation5987hr-rs.jpg)
![Valley West Hospital Patient Room](https://cdn.erdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/11073013/PatientRoom25987hr-rs.jpg)
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