University Medical Center New Orleans

University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO), is a 446-bed[1] non-profit, public, research and academic hospital located in the Tulane - Gravier neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, providing tertiary care for the southern Louisiana region and beyond. University Medical Center New Orleans is one of the region's only university-level academic medical centers. The hospital is operated by the LCMC Health System and is the largest hospital in the system. UMCNO is affiliated with the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Tulane University School of Medicine, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Southern University at New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana.[2] UMCNO is also an ACS designated level I trauma center[3] and has a rooftop helipad to handle medevac patients.[4]

For the previous facility located at 2021 Perdido Street, see University Hospital, New Orleans.
University Medical Center New Orleans
LCMC Health
University Medical Center New Orleans, August 2018
Geography
Location2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Coordinates29.96013°N 90.08194°W / 29.96013; -90.08194
Organization
Care systemPrivate
Funding501(c)3 Not-For-Profit
TypeGeneral, Teaching
Affiliated universityLSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Tulane University School of Medicine, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Southern University at New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana
NetworkLCMC Health
Services
Emergency departmentLevel I trauma center
Beds446
HelipadFAA LID: LA58
History
OpenedAugust 1, 2015
Links
Websitehttp://www.umcno.org/
ListsHospitals in Louisiana

History

Ground was broken for the hospital on April 18, 2011.[5] The design was a joint venture between NBBJ and Blitch Knevel Architects.[6] The construction was managed by a joint venture between Skanska USA Building and MAPP Construction.[6]

The 1.1 billion dollar hospital opened on August 1, 2015 as a replacement for Charity Hospital and University Hospital. University Medical Center New Orleans is affiliated with the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine. The hospital is managed by LCMC Health, a private not-for-profit hospital system.[7]

Facilities

The 213,677 square-meter (2.3 million square-foot) hospital features three patient towers with 446-acute care beds including 60 behavioral health beds, 19 operating rooms, 76 pre-op and post-op bays, 56 emergency department exam rooms, nine acute treatment rooms and five trauma rooms.[8] The facility is completely accredited by the Joint Commission of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO).

The hospital is located on 15 hectares (37 acres), and critical areas are all situated at least 6.4 meters (21 feet) above base flood elevation. The facility also features emergency backup power and storm-resistant technology, which will enable it to withstand the impact of a Category 3 major hurricane.[9]

  • Main entrance to the new UMCNO.
  • Inside the lobby.
  • Detailing on roof.

See also

References
  1. "LSUHSC School of Medicine". www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  2. "Our Partners | University Medical Center New Orleans". www.umcno.org. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  3. "Trauma Centers". American College of Surgeons. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  4. "AirNav: LA58 - UMCNO Heliport". www.airnav.com. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  5. "Officials Break Ground on University Medical Center in New Orleans". healthcaredesignmagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  6. "Big project in the Big Easy: Technology helps speed timetable for new UMC". modernhealthcare.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  7. "Charity Hospital Replacement Opens Saturday in New Orleans". abcnews. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  8. "Look inside the new $1.1 billion University Medical Center, opening Aug. 1". The Times-Picayune/nola.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
  9. "New Orleans Finally Has A Full-Scale Hospital One Decade After Katrina". techtimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.


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