Nearing the final opening date of this new medical facility, Soldiers and beneficiaries are now able to take a look at the state of the art replacement hospital complete with modern technology including high quality healthcare.
William Beaumont Army Medical Center conducted a second mock patient-move exercise on January 31, 2021, that involved both the current campus and the new facility. The exercise simulated patients’ movement from the legacy facility (current hospital) to the replacement hospital in preparation for the move to be done in late March of this year.
The training established communication and safety protocols to ensure a smooth transfer of patients.
The exercise included more than 70 service members and 10 hospital staff members acting as patients on each inpatient ward, with similar medical conditions to reflect the official move day. This exercise also included the task of moving a simulated COVID-19 patient.
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02.24.2021 | EL PASO, TX, US |
Story by Vincent Byrd
