ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Regional Medical Center will be opening the doors to a new 10-story building on Monday.
The 345,000-square-foot ORMC North Tower is designed to enhance quality of care, safety and patient satisfaction, according to Orlando Heath officials.
From the ground up, construction of the tower, which is part of a $297 million renovation project, has taken over three years.
"It's a pretty exciting thing to be a part of," said ORMC President Mark Jones. "The team is really excited to take care of patients here."
Walking through the front entrance, visitors will notice the suspended sphere lighting and artwork that adorn the two-story atrium.
The design of the entire tower has been made to reflect Florida's natural beauty, which Jones said aids in patient healing.
"These little elements are things that we think really help the families with the healing process," said Jones.
As part of the planning process, team members, patients and their families provided input of their own, which Facility Planning Administrator Brian Wetzel said was essential.
"All of that input is exceptionally important," said Wetzel. "Who better to tell us how to care for patients than patients."
In addition to in-room computers, the new tower features centralized registration and a host of amenities, including private rooms for each of its 245 beds.
While the front entrance will be opening Monday, the tower won't begin treating patients until later this month.