Harrington Hospital Celebrates New ICU Unit

WORCESTER COUNTY, MA - This morning, Harrington Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of its new intensive care unit and intermediate step-down unit.

In attendance were hospital leadership, caregivers, local legislator and donors. The $8 million expansion increases the capacity of the ICU, provides an improved patient and family experience and utilizes the advanced clinical resources the hospital has at its disposal/

There will be more opportunity for in-room procedures, as the new rooms have more space for advanced equipment, mobile technologies and additional caretakers. The new ICU rooms will accommodate more visitors, and they're even big enough for loved ones to now stay overnight.

The nearby seven-room step-down unit will provide patients with an easier transition from the ICU to the other wards.

Additional information about the new wings include:

• 8 private intensive care rooms roughly 130% larger than others.
• 7 immediate step-down rooms in close access to critical care teams.
• Advanced technology and capability for in-room procedures.
• Family and guest lounge and guest sleeping accommodations.
• Common area for medical team consultation and training.

"I think it is a real great example of a local entity within the UMass Memorial Health system meeting the needs of those in the community who want to stay local," said Ed Moore, president of Harrington Hospital.