Sovah Health Danville held an open house yesterday for the new emergency room department. The upgrades include a complete overhaul of the current 14,000 square foot layout of the department with a 7000 square foot expansion to improve patient and staff flow, expand triage and reduce wait times.

The new Emergency Department has an expanded and improved waiting area, renovation of every existing room, and addition of 6 new multifunctional rooms, making it faster and easier for clinicians to move through the space and provide a clear view of all patient areas at all times.

The project also includes a new patient monitoring system and replacement of a radiology exam room. The ambulance bay has been relocated to make it easier to transport patients in and out of the ED and improve walk-in access for patients and staff.