THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Marco Capicchioni , Vice President for Facilities , Planning , Design and Construction for the University of Chicago Medicine & Biological Sciences , discusses how the extensive construction , renovation and improvement works to current healthcare facilities on campus , in addition to the implementation of smart technologies , have enabled the delivery of first-class care whilst remaining ahead of the game
Appointed in 2014 , Capicchioni has ensured the ongoing success of an array of projects currently in progress at the University . His extensive experience at Detroit Medical Center and the Henry Ford Health System has strengthened his passion in the construction and renovation of health facilities , ensuring ongoing projects on site will exceed the customers ’ expectations and are delivered as quickly as possible .
Two recent projects has ensured the care provided at facilities on campus is of a high standard . The
Orland Park ambulatory facility , situated off-site , will be opening at the end of 2016 , enabling the delivery of high quality care for patients based in the south and southwestern suburbs of Chicago . Also , the recent infill of the third and fourth floors at The Center for Care and Discovery situated on campus , with upgraded patient units and embedded observation unit , has enabled observation patients to be placed within one designated area rather than be dispersed throughout the hospital . In addition , the labor and delivery project at the
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