Establishing a new emergency department is expected to reduce wait times. Credit: Sutipond Somnam/Shutterstock.

The Department of Health (DOH) has granted Certificate of Need (CoN) approval for a $125m renovation project at the Miriam Hospital.

This approval was based on a recommendation of the Health Services Council to the DOH for the project to bolster the infrastructure at the hospital.

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Under the renovation project, the hospital will modernise the emergency department (ED) and inpatient units, with construction expected to commence next year.

The project is said to be executed in three phases over the next three years, to ensure minimal disruption to patient care, the hospital said.

Initial phase of the project will see the demolition of the campus’ oldest building, to build emergency department and private patient rooms.

The renovation will be primarily financed through a centennial capital fundraising campaign, which is said to be in its initial stages.

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Following the renovation, the hospital will maintain its licensed bed capacity while increasing the number of private rooms.

Establishing a new emergency department is expected to reduce wait times and improve critical care processes and provider communication.

Additionally, the project will focus on improving geriatric care.

Brown University Health president and chief quality executive Maria Ducharme said: “Receiving this approval marks a crucial step forward in our steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical excellence.

“Our current building, now over 100 years old, can no longer adequately support the demands of modern patient care. In addition, our emergency department is a fragmented space that no longer supports efficient patient flow and the highest levels of communication we strive to deliver to those who have come to rely on us for their care.

“These much-needed renovations will create a safe, comfortable, environment that prioritises the health and well-being of our community.”