The first phase of a major four-phased renovation of West Tower was completed on June 2. This momentous occasion was marked with a ribbon cutting, signifying the conclusion of Phase 1 of a project that expands the Emergency Center by 20 beds and provides cutting-edge technology advancements to equipment and patient rooms. At the conclusion of the expansion, the EC will have 64 beds.
Additionally, the first floor now features eight behavioral health pods with innovative safety features. This will allow the EC to offer a safer environment to behavioral health patients at Texas Children’s.
West Tower 12 Now on West Tower 20
A separate launch took place in West Tower on June 3. West Tower 12 General Medicine Transplant Unit (GMTU) is now on West Tower 20, growing from 22 beds to 34 beds. This acute care expansion allows these units to improve patient flow and access to care. The 20th floor also features four behavioral health safer rooms for patients with behavioral health needs.
WT12 will remain open and operational as acute care overflow with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU).
These expansions and updates all support Texas Children’s dedication to quality and patient care. With more capacity and better technology, we are improving access to care, decreasing boarding time and increasing patient satisfaction.
