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the growing community , THP needs to use an innovative approach and build a new kind of health care for a healthier community . Skerdi Cerga is Chief Technology Officer of THP , and says the growing demands on its services is precisely why the organisation cannot stand still .
“ We must take into account inevitable changes on the horizon ,” he says . “ To continue delivering exceptional patient care we need an innovative approach to the delivery of health care .”
This need has given rise to what THP calls an ‘ interconnected system of care ’, which is is organised around patients “ both inside the hospital and beyond its walls ”, explains Skerdi , who adds : “ It is by working in a coordinated way across the system that we will meet the needs of our patients , and continue to provide outstanding , sustainable quality patient care .”
Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital will be state of the art To this end , THP is planning to build a new kind of health care that will be equipped to serve its growing and diverse community for decades to come .
The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital will be a full replacement of the existing hospital and , says Skerdi , “ will redefine a new urban center focused on health in this part of the city ”.
In addition to the 350 beds extension at Queensway Health Centre , the new 22-storey hospital will offer 950 beds and be almost triple the size of the current building . There will be 23 operating theatres – nine more than at present – and all patients will also have private rooms .
“Knowing I ’ m making an impact on everyday life for 1.2 million people in our catchment area gives me enormous satisfaction ”
SKERDI CERGA CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER TRILLIUM HEALTH PARTNERS
Plus , it will house one of the largest emergency departments in the province , reducing wait times and improving patient experience .
The new hospital will also include advanced diagnostic imaging facilities and a new pharmacy and clinical laboratory .
In short , The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital will allow THP to respond better to future health care challenges , to offer modern facilities and technology , and help it continue delivering highly specialised care through its regional programs , which include a centre for cancer care , and others for advanced cardiac surgery and geriatric mental health services .
Skerdi explains that THP ’ s extensive community health programme is designed to create a healthier population , “ because this means less pressure on the hospital ”.
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