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Center for Wound Healing

Client

Northwestern Medicine

Industry

Healthcare

Delivery Method

Design-Build

Architect

Harley Ellis Devereaux and Healogics

Project Profile

The Center for Wound Healing at Northwestern Medicine – Palos Community Hospital now provides a dedicated space for specialized wound care, supporting interdisciplinary treatments and enhancing patient outcomes. Michuda Construction’s approach maintained hospital operations, adhered to rigorous infection control protocols, and delivered a modern facility that complements Northwestern Medicine’s commitment to comprehensive, high-quality patient care.

PROJECT PROFILE


Northwestern Medicine – Palos Community Hospital Center for Wound Healing Location: Palos Heights, Illinois Size: 6,500 sq.ft. Architect & Design Partner: Harley Ellis Devereaux and Healogics Delivery Method: Design/Build

PROJECT SCOPE

Michuda Construction provided Design/Build services to develop the new 6,500-square-foot Center for Wound Healing at Northwestern Medicine – Palos Community Hospital. In collaboration with Harley Ellis Devereaux and Healogics, Michuda transformed an existing hospital space into a specialized facility focused on complex and chronic wound care. The project involved:

  • Enabling work to relocate existing units, followed by demolition of the previous space.

  • Construction of four hyperbaric chambers and six treatment rooms, along with a lobby and support areas for patient and administrative functions.

  • An interdisciplinary model of care, supporting services such as infectious disease management, physical and occupational therapy, laboratory evaluation, nutritional and pain management, diabetes education, radiology, and debridement to address the comprehensive needs of each patient.

The Center for Wound Healing provides a full range of services to support patients with chronic or non-healing wounds, offering an inclusive care environment within Northwestern Medicine’s standards of excellence.




CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Constructing the Center for Wound Healing within an operational hospital required meticulous planning and robust safety measures:

  • Maintaining Safety in an Active Healthcare Facility: To ensure patient safety during construction, Michuda implemented ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment)and ILSM (Interim Life Safety Measures) protocols. These measures minimized risk and ensured that adjacent patient care areas remained unaffected.

  • Emphasizing Sustainability: The project achieved 75% recycled waste through sustainable construction practices, focusing on environmentally friendly waste management and material reuse.

  • Coordinating Specialty Equipment Installation: The integration of hyperbaric chambers and medical gas systems required close coordination with Harley Ellis Devereaux and Healogics to ensure seamless installation and functionality within the hospital’s infrastructure.

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