North Hastings Hospital’s helipad will be rehabilitated and its nurse call system replaced, part of $2.55 million in upgrades announced on Monday for Quinte Health hospitals.
Funding is part of $266 million through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) to support infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and repairs at 126 Ontario hospitals. Funds address urgent infrastructure needs including upgrading or replacing roofs, windows, security systems, fire alarms and emergency generators, according to a media release.
Hastings – Lennox and Addington MPP Ric Bresee said people deserve to know that when they need care, their local hospital is ready for them. He adds the investment is about making sure the health-care system has the critical infrastructure to provide that care safely and effectively.
Stacey Daub, Quinte Health’s president and CEO, said investments in hospital infrastructure are ultimately investments in patient care.
“From replacing the nurse call system that connects patients directly with their care teams, to rehabilitating the helipad that provides a critical link to specialized care when every minute matters, these investments will help ensure North Hastings Hospital can continue providing safe, high-quality care close to home,” said Daub.
Other announced improvements for the greater region include a roof replacement and repair, flooring replacement and new public address, security, staff duress systems and patient wandering alerts at Belleville General Hospital, and roof and flooring replacement at Trenton Memorial Hospital.
