EP Cath Lab

PROJECT PROFILE

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital – EP Cath Lab Renovation

Location: Palos Heights, Illinois Client: Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital (formerly Palos Community Hospital) Engineer: IMEG Architect: Forum Studio Delivery Method: Construction Manager at Risk

PROJECT OUTCOME

Michuda Construction successfully delivered a state-of-the-art EP Cath Lab within Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. The project transformed a storage room into a cutting-edge medical space while maintaining uninterrupted operations in the adjacent EP Cath Lab.

PROJECT SCOPE

The scope of the renovation included the complete build-out of a new EP Cath Lab to expand the hospital’s advanced electrophysiology services.

Key Elements of the Project:

• Infrastructure Integration:
  

  • Installed new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including HVAC, medical gases, and electrical conduit.

  • Integrated pre-installed infrastructure from the adjacent EP Cath Lab project, maximizing efficiency and reducing overall costs.
    

• Room Construction and Equipment Support:
  

  • Framed and constructed a dedicated control room and equipment room.

  • Installed new Unistrut ceiling supports to accommodate medical equipment and booms.
    

• Interior Finishes:
  

  • Completed with new ceilings, durable wall finishes, and flooring to meet hospital-grade specifications.
    

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Occupied Space Coordination:

• Challenge: Construction adjacent to an operational EP Cath Lab required minimizing disruption to ongoing procedures.

• Solution: Implemented strict infection control protocols and scheduled off-hour work to reduce impacts on hospital operations.
  

Complex MEP Coordination:

• Challenge: The space required integration of new and existing MEP systems.

• Solution: Collaborated closely with engineers and hospital facilities staff to ensure seamless system functionality.
  

Tight Schedule:

• Challenge: Completing the project within a 12-week timeframe while ensuring high-quality standards.

• Solution: Maintained strong onsite supervision and proactive planning to deliver on time and within the adjusted budget.
  

VALUE TO THE CLIENT

Michuda Construction’s expertise in occupied space healthcare construction enabled the delivery of a highly specialized EP Cath Lab with minimal disruption to hospital operations. The project’s efficient execution ensured that Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital could expand its electrophysiology services without compromising patient care.