What services will HCA Florida University Hospital provide?
HCA Florida University Hospital will provide a full range of healthcare services including 24/7 emergency care with board-certified emergency physicians, maternity, a large Level Ill NICU with room for 32 babies, orthopedics , oncology, neurosciences, diagnostic services, imaging and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services as well.
What makes HCA Florida University Hospital unique?
HCA Florida University Hospital offers a unique concierge approach to healthcare. Our primary focus is the patient and their experience when they come here for treatment or a procedure. From the moment a patient or a loved one arrives at the hospital, they’ll be greeted by a guest services coordinator who will help them find their way around. For family members of surgical patients, we offer a text messaging service that updates them on the progress of their loved one’s procedure. The facility has one set of elevators for the public and visitors, and a separate elevator bank for patients and employees to ensure patient privacy. Exceptional patient experiences and world class care. That is our goal.
How many rooms are there at HCA Florida University Hospital?
The hospital has a current licensed bed count of 165 private patient rooms, while our ER has 16 private patient rooms.
Why did HCA Healthcare decide to build in Davie?
Davie is a thriving community and one of the fastest growing in Broward County. It’s an ideal location for HCA Florida University Hospital, and we’re excited to offer world class healthcare and an exceptional patient experience to those who live and work here and in the surrounding communities.
What is the economic impact of this new facility?
We are proud to be making a positive economic impact in this area. HCA Florida University Hospital is one of HCA Healthcare’s largest investments to date at $360 million. We’re contributing more than $5 million a year in property taxes, creating jobs , and positioning ourselves for even more growth in the future.
What is the hospital’s relationship with Nova Southeastern University?
HCA Florida Healthcare is the state’s largest teaching hospital system, currently training more than 2,000 residents and fellows at 25 hospitals. Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions Division, which includes two accredited medical schools, is one of the most
impressive in the country and is located right next door to HCA Florida University Hospital. We look forward to forging a strong relationship with NSU that will be beneficial to their students and our staff.
About COVID-19
What are the employee and physician vaccination requirements at the new hospital?
In compliance with federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements, HCA Healthcare colleagues will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. We have plans in place based on processes, best practices and knowledge gained from our operations in states that have already mandated vaccination. Since COVID-19 vaccines became available earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as our infectious disease experts, have been strongly encouraging vaccination as a critical step to protect individuals from the virus and the majority of HCA Healthcare colleagues have already been fully vaccinated. We are working with our colleagues to assist those who have not yet received the vaccine.
Will there be a designated ICU for COVID-19 patients?
A superior patient experience is always our top priority – for COVID patients and non-COVID patients. At HCA Florida University Hospital we have the capabilities, the medical expertise, and the space to quickly and efficiently cohort patients in a dedicated COVID ICU when and if that becomes necessary.
How will the patient and family experience you describe be modified or restricted due to COVID?
Allowing family and friends to visit patients during a hospital stay is essential for their recovery and well-being. To protect patients, staff, and family members we ask visitors to wear a properly-fitting mask while inside the hospital and to postpone their visit if they don’t feel well. We continually monitor the CDC for changes to their recommendations and will modify our visitation policy if the circumstances dictate.
About the new HCA Florida brand
The opening of this signature facility debuts the new HCA Florida Healthcare brand statewide. It will be followed by a broader rollout across all hospitals in Florida in early 2022. We know consumers are looking for the security, safety, and trust that comes with an integrated healthcare network – and that’s what we’re giving them. This statewide transformation will further unite 49 hospital campuses and approximately more than 400 care sites, including physicians practices and freestanding ERs offering the state’s leading network of personalized care.
