Why does Wishard need to build new facilities?
Wishard is indispensable to our community, and Wishard cannot continue to operate in its aged facilities. Wishard’s old buildings are beyond the point that they can be repaired. As the hospital’s facilities age and systems fail, it is not possible to replace those systems. For example, the campus’ older buildings have inadequate ceiling height for ductwork needed for mechanical and electrical equipment, HVAC and other utilities. What process did Wishard use to determine its need for new facilities? First, Wishard assembled national and local experts to assist the leadership team in analyzing and evaluating every option to determine the most efficient, cost-effective and highest-quality option. Wishard then developed numerous scenarios for evaluation. At the conclusion of this phase, the hospital extensively evaluated each option on the selection criteria. Who conducted the analysis? Several third-party consultants aided Wishard and HHC in their analysis, including: • The Lewin Group, n
