The Ohio State University, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital Surgery
Columbus, OhioThe Ohio State University (OSU) commissioned HGA to design the 205,000-square-foot Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, which consolidates services and links existing hospital and clinic buildings. Opened in 2004, the Heart Hospital stands as a gateway to the medical campus and reaffirms OSU as a leading provider of innovative cardiovascular care. The hospital provides a full spectrum of services from outpatient testing and procedures to heart-lung transplants. It combines the latest technology, such as OSU's groundbreaking robotic surgery, with a healing, patient-centered environment.
Sensitive to the needs of heart surgery patients, HGA designed 90 universal patient care rooms that are flexible enough for patients to stay in the same room throughout various stages of acuity without overwhelming them with the sight of all the necessary equipment. Six operating rooms are located on the fourth floor and linked directly with a 30-room Patient Care Unit. A skyway links this area to an existing surgical suite. Finally, a robotic Automated Ground Vehicle System moves supplies and equipment between floors, saving time while ensuring a sterile environment.
Architects of Record: DesignGroup Columbus