By Veronica Maciag
It’s no surprise that Case Western Reserve University’s nursing students have maintained a close relationship with Cleveland’s hospitals and health clinics over the years. From the MetroHealth System to University Hospitals, clinicals have been ruled by student nurses for years. Now, it seems that there may be one more hospital added to that list! As of July 11th, Cleveland Clinic has officially announced their Mentor Hospital as up and running.
Located in Lake County, the Mentor Hospital is promoting a unique mission. In both architectural design and patient criteria, this development represents just another way the Cleveland Clinic is constantly evolving their healthcare. The Mentor Hospital’s overall mission was reported to be “based on the needs of the community, and supports [the Cleveland Clinic’s] goal of providing every patient the best care and experience possible.” according to the Cleveland Clinic’s president Dr. Tom Mihaljevic.
Structurally, the Mentor Hospital contains a very modular design. The hospital is capable of being built onto and expanding in the future if needed, according to patient needs. Further, it features a variety of sustainability measures. With this, solar energy production, natural wetland preservation, storm water retention, charging for electric vehicles, and bike parking units are being prioritized.
Functionally, the hospital will contain the city’s first 24-hour Emergency Department. From there, a number of inpatient and outpatient facilities will be available. The inpatient services mainly include general surgery, orthopedics, and primary care, while outpatient services are found in a greater abundance. The comprehensive list released by the Cleveland Clinic announces cardiology, bariatric surgery, digestive disease care, general and colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, urology, pulmonary medicine, orthopedics, and sports medicine to be present as the outpatient services.
This new “hospital for the future” represents just how many innovations Cleveland residents and students alike have become privy to.
Source: The Cleveland Clinic