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Transforming WSLHD: Innovation & Redesign for Safety and Quality WSLHD Safety & Quality Account

Redevelopment and Redesign

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE CLINICAL ACUTE SERVICES BUILDING (CASB) AT WESTMEAD HOSPITAL Westmead Health Precinct is one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia, employing more than 18,000 people across the biomedical, health and life sciences fields. As part of a new era in the advancement of healthcare services in Western Sydney, the new CASB was officially opened by both the Premier NSW, Gladys Berejiklian, and the NSW Minister of Health, Brad Hazzard on 22 March 2021. This 14 level, state of the art building integrates education, research and health services from across Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney University. The CASB is dedicated to providing specialised health services, with the new treatment spaces and equipment designed to offer an even better patient experience and healthcare for the people in the community. This includes: • Two new Emergency Departments – one for adults and one for children • 25 Digital operating theatres • Peri-operative unit and Day Surgery • Trauma surgery • Cardiology surgery • Colorectal/upper gastrointestinal surgery • Central Sterilising Service • Satellite services of medical imaging and Pharmacy • Transit lounges for patients. With the ongoing support and dedication from our staff, we have seen the successful transition of departments from Westmead Hospital to the new CASB, including the Adult Emergency Department in February 2021. Our first patient was wheeled from the Vascular unit, Westmead Hospital on 8 April 2021.

PHOTO: Westmead emergency department staff specialists team prepare to start work at the new Westmead emergency department.

PHOTO: Westmead new transit lounge opens to patients as part of the Westmead emergency department relocation. First patient Elio Sawma chatting with RN Alka Vinodkumar will be using the facilities first at Westmead.

PHOTO: Westmead CASB official opening.

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