$82M Medical Tower Under Construction At Bayonet Point

PASCO COUNTY, FL – Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point leadership, board of trustees members, community leaders and hospital caregivers gathered to break ground on a multiphase state-of-the-art medical tower addition last month.

The $82 million project will expand capacity, helping the hospital stay ahead of the health care needs of the growing community.

When completed in midyear 2023, the medical tower will expand the number of inpatient beds by 102 beds. This includes the new Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Center, which will feature 30 private patient rooms with associated therapy spaces. The second and third floors of the tower will add 72 private patient rooms and support areas. All systems and equipment are being upgraded for energy efficiency and reflect current design trends in health care.

The hospital continues to expand its services as the area's only Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

“We are very excited to be breaking ground on this project as it will allow us to make a significant impact on the healthcare needs of our growing community and the broader regions we serve, while also improving the patient and caregiver experience," said Gina Temple, CEO of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. "Our award-winning care team has an excellent reputation for providing quality care efficiently and with a personal approach.”

Now that the project is underway, the main entrance to the hospital is located on the east side, Entrance D, and continues to care for patients 24/7 without interruption.

The addition of the medical tower is part of the hospital's commitment to serving the area. For five consecutive years, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, an HCA Florida Healthcare facility, has been ranked in the top 5 percent of hospitals nationally for patient safety by Healthgrades.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point also received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade in November. This national distinction recognizes our hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.

“Patient safety is our top priority when providing care to our community. Receiving the 'A' grade validates our commitment to safety,” said Temple. “I’m extremely proud of our caregivers and the work they do every day to provide safe, high-quality care to our community.”

Leapfrog Hospital, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

“An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I thank the leadership and workforce of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.”