BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE – BRENHAM CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF ER RENOVATIONS
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Brenham has completed a multi-million dollar project to enhance its emergency department.
County Chamber officials and community members
gather on Thursday for a ribbon cutting celebrating
the completion of renovations at the Brenham
hospital's emergency department.
A ribbon cutting was held this (Thursday) morning to introduce the public to the Brenham hospital’s renovations, which expand the emergency department with 5,000 square feet of new space and equipment. The $2.3 million project was funded through community donations to the Baylor Scott & White – Central Texas Foundation – Brenham.
Baylor Scott & White – College Station Region President Jason Jennings referenced a quote from famous football coach Vince Lombardi, saying, “Perfection is unattainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” He said the hospital’s board, foundation and staff strive to provide excellent care, and these additions will only help in accomplishing that goal.
Hospital Operations Blake Barnes addresses the
crowd at Thursday's ribbon cutting for the newly
renovated emergency department at the Brenham
hospital.
The hospital has increased the number of examination areas from 10 to 13 and made them fully private exam rooms, giving more capacity and privacy to treat patients. It has also added two “fast-track” rooms, a dedicated triage space, expanded nurses’ station and an enhanced entrance.
Blake Barnes, Vice President of Hospital Operations in Brenham, said the emergency department last saw renovations in the 1990s. He said the improvements provide a more modern, accessible and patient-centered environment, and thanked the community for making this all possible.
One special addition to the hospital was given attention to, that being an “I Spy an A-Maze-Ing Quilt” created by the Piece Makers Ministry of Brenham’s First Baptist Church. The quilt hangs on the wall in the emergency department lobby, acting both as a maze and “I Spy” game for visitors to enjoy. The quilt is dedicated to the healthcare teams who care for Washington County.
