PLUNKETT RAYSICH ARCHITECTS, LLP. ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF WAUSAU & WAUSAU SURGERY CENTER

SCOPE: Provided architectural and interior design services for new 50,000 sq. ft. building

COMPLETION: 2022

OWNER: Ellis Construction Co., 3201 Stanley St., Stevens Point, WI. 54481

The 24,000 sf surgery component has five operating rooms sized at 600 sf each to accommodate abundant equipment for intensive orthopedic procedures.

Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau and Wausau Surgery Center selected PRA to design their new facility after outgrowing their current spaces. These new buildings were designed to be programmatically independent but are connected to allow patients and staff to flow between as needed. The 37,500sf orthopaedic clinic is organized around clear circulation spines with five treatment pods. The center area includes x-ray imaging and connection to a mobile MRI unit. Staff offices are strung along the south windows and in the lower level. A double-height central Physical Therapy gym features 18 foot tall windows to provide a dramatic space for follow-up care.

The 24,000sf surgery component has five 600sf operating rooms able to accommodate abundant equipment for intensive orthopedic procedures. Nearby here are six private pre-op rooms and five post-op bays, and with four flex rooms with private toilet rooms for overnight recovery. The post-op area can be isolated from the rest of the facility when needed to acoustically separate the area when occupied by children. Each OR has individual doors to ensure the separation of clean and soiled items and great care is taken to insure single directional flow of supplies and instruments from use and disinfection to sterilization and storage.

The building mass communicates the patient area with a raised roof that transitions into a large clerestory window that bathes the space in natural light. The staff lounge and conference rooms are positioned to take advantage of the southern exposure and views of the nearby Granite Peak mountains.

Emergency Department

BELOIT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Emergency Department Addition and Expansion

This phased renovation and addition to the hospital added 9,000 additional square feet to the ED, including a (4) bay ambulance garage, emergency imaging, expanded the ED Lobby/Waiting area and tripled the Trauma & Treatment room capacity.

COST:

$8.2M

SIZE: 27,500 SF

UNITYPOINT HEALTH MERITER HOSPITAL

Pediatric Emergency Department Renovation

COST/SF: $305/SF

This remodeling project improved patient throughout in the emergency department by streamlining care for pediatrics. A new inpatient pediatric unit was created next to Emergency Services, allowing both families and care providers to minimize travel to receive dedicated pediatric care.

COST: $2.6M

SIZE: 8,800 SF

ASCENSION ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL

Emergency Department Addition & Renovation

COST/SF: $295/SF

A new drive-through ambulance garage was a primary driver of this project, as well as a new waiting area & sub-waiting areas , admitting & Triage rooms for the existing ED. New entrances were split between walk-in and after hours patient traffic.

COST: $.8M

Ascension

SIZE: 4,000 SF

ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL

Emergency Care

COST/SF: $200/SF

The first floor of the new (6) story addition houses a Fast Track /Triage suite, observation and emergency addition, with new ambulance bays. The rooftop has a helipad for emergency patient transport.

COST: $36.8M

SIZE: 39,000 SF suite

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital

Addition and Remodeling

COST/SF: $275/SF

The goal of this new 21,000 square foot, three story addition to an existing Critical Access hospital was to improve delivery of services. Amenities now include a sheltered ED entrance and drop off, ambulance bay and new Emergency Department. The addition also sets the stage for future hospital expansion.

COST: $10.7M

SIZE: 33,800 SF add/reno

COST/SF: $315/SF

Surgery

Family Heart Hospital

BELOIT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Hendricks

The renovation of the hospital included the creating of a new cardiac center of excellence that included Cardiology Clinic, Vascular Testing, Bronchoscopy Lab, Cath Labs, Cardiac Rehab Gym, and Interventional Radiology Hybrid OR Suite.

COST: $7.6M

SIZE: 35,000 SF

Unitypoint Health Meriter Hospital

Women’s and Infant’s Center

COST/SF: $217/SF

New comprehensive Women’s and Infant’s Center included surgical suite with 3 C-Section Rooms featuring state-of-the-art technology, including video monitoring to allow families to participate in the birth remotely if necessary.

COST: $17.6M

SIZE: 65,000 SF

NORTHPOINTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Ambulatory Surgery Treatment Center

COST/SF: $271/SF

The ground floor of the addition features two operating rooms and two procedure rooms. The facility also includes 14 pre-surgery and post-surgery patient rooms. All told, the facility brings a new level of service to patients in the area.

COST: $10.6M

SIZE: 34,000 SF

NM - GRAYSLAKE Ambulatory Surgery Treatment Center

COST/SF: $311/SF

The ASTC consists of four sections; four state-of-the-art Operating Rooms, PACU, OffStage Support Spaces as well as a short stay Observation Unit. The design enhances patient comfort and staff efficiency.

COST: $26.6M

MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Addition and Remodeling

SIZE: 70,900 SF

COST/SF: $375/SF

The addition creates a new brand identity for the hospital, which serves a rural community. The addition includes a (2) story clinic, 24-bed inpatient unit, and Surgery Department with a main entry for both inpatient and outpatient services.

COST: $15.8M

SIZE: 96,000 SF

COST/SF: $165/SF

ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL

Patient Bed Expansion - MSICU

The medical surgical intensive care unit (MSICU) is a 16-bed unit caring for a variety of critically ill adult patients. Each MSICU patient room includes a family care serenity space with large skylights bringing in an abundance of natural daylight.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $8.7M SIZE: 32,000 SF COST/SF: $272/SF

ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL

Patient Bed Expansion - CICU

The cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) is a 12-bed unit. CICU rooms have daylight access into a private garden for ICU families. The design team worked with the critical care team to develop a universal ICU room design to increase flexibility.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $2.4M SIZE: 9,000 SF

ASPIRUS KEWEENAW

Hospital

Addition and Renovation

COST/SF: $267/SF

The addition includes a 5-bed ICU with improved access and wayfinding. The renovation work to the existing hospital updated surgery, inpatient therapy, endoscopy, outpatient, and obstetrical services.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $10.7M SIZE: 34,000 SF

ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL

Cardiovascular Institute - Intensive Care Unit

COST/SF: $315/SF

As part of the All Saints Cardiovascular Institute project, a new 23-bed Intensive Care Unit was designed and implemented. The new unit improves patient privacy by creating a zone within the patient room that includes a separate family shower and changing area.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $34.2M SIZE: 168,000 SF

BELOIT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Hendricks Family Heart Hospital

COST/SF: $203/SF

The Hendricks Family Heart Hospital brings together inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services. An 8-bed ICU takes advantage of the building’s unique configuration to provide family space and full shower rooms for all cardiac inpatients.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $7.6M SIZE: 35,000 SF

COST/SF: $217/SF