Expanding an OSF Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

We overcame the spatial and project phasing constraints through detailed coordination and planning. We kept the existing ICU functional throughout the entirety of the project. We mitigated equipment lead times by weighing equipment options based on availability. Each isolation room includes a dedicated exhaust fan, a requirement of isolation rooms. We also designed the system to include a specialized AHU that is capable of bringing in nearly 100% outside air, thereby greatly improving air quality. As a result, St. Mary Medical Center now has an expanded ICU, providing additional capacity, as well as state-of-the-art ICU isolation rooms for improved quality of care.