Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton Opens Additional Space in Emergency Department
Milton, MA – Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton (BID Milton) has opened additional space in its emergency department (ED) to meet the needs of the community. This space includes six beds, increasing the number of patients that can be seen in the hospital’s ED, especially patients who need a lower level of care.
“By adding these treatment spaces, we are supporting the recent increase in patients we have seen, including new patients who previously received care at Carney Hospital, while we build our permanent expanded emergency department,” said Rich Fernandez, president, BID Milton. “We are committed to supporting our local communities during this challenging time and making sure our patients receive the care they need.”
Since the closure of Carney Hospital, BID Milton has seen an increase in the number of patients it serves, including in the ED.
“This new space has allowed us to better meet the needs of the new and existing patients we treat,” said Dan Nadworny, DNP, RN, director, Emergency and Critical Care. “That is part of our commitment to this community, to provide exceptional care in a local setting.”
BID Milton has previously announced plans to permanently expand its ED by an additional 19 beds to meet growing volume at the hospital, In the last decade, inpatient volume has increased by 50%. This year, the ED is expected to serve almost 39,000 patients, while the original ED was built to accommodate 26,000 patients annually.
About Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton (BID Milton) is a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals. More than 4,700 physicians and 39,000 employees share in a mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.
