New Development and Renovations
Healthcare is an ever-changing industry. In order to continue to provide the best in patient care, Harrington is constantly working to upgrade and improve its facilities. There is always something new, exciting or different to be explored in the medical world, and we don't want to pass up any opportunity to improve our campus or services.
As the Harrington HealthCare system expands its operations by erecting a cancer treatment center, opening satellite physician offices and building medical office buildings throughout the community, it is also in the midst of a development project at the main hospital at 100 South Street in Southbridge.
Harrington Hospital is undergoing a $20 million renovation that has brought a state-of-the-art laboratory directly off the main lobby and a private Women's Center on the first floor. The renovations have also upgraded our patient rooms to make them private and semi-private. We have equipped them with the latest equipment and modern, comfortable furniture, giving them the look and the feel of a boutique hotel room.
The new outpatient laboratory, also known as a phlebotomy station, replaces the former station on the second floor. The new laboratory has a bright, friendly atmosphere and, unlike the former location, has a separate pediatric area.
"The renovations and upgrading of our patient rooms, registration area and outpatient laboratory are more steps in Harrington Hospital's growth as a top-notch regional health care facility that offers Total Local Care (TLC) to our patients," said Edward Moore, President and CEO of Harrington Hospital.
The new patient rooms, designed with input from both medical personnel and patients, offer the latest in technology and in comfort for patients.
Each room has a computer for a nurse to easily call up the patient's records, a Spot Vital Signs machine, which is an electronic device that monitors blood pressure, temperature and pulse oximetry (oxygen level). In addition, over each bed is an electronic overbed lift which allows the patient to be easily lifted. Each bed is a so-called "smart bed" that molds to fit the patient's body; each bed also has a built-in scale to weigh the patient. Nurses have also been provided individual portable phones so they can chat directly with doctors and other medical personnel.
For patient comfort, each room comes with a modern bathroom that is handicap accessible and includes a pull-down seat in the shower.
