MultiCare’s Union Gap neighborhood emergency department is a ground up, single-story facility expanding access to high acuity care in the lower Yakima Valley. Designed as a second generation neighborhood emergency dept., it builds on lessons learned and staff feedback from multiple MultiCare facilities across the Puget Sound region.
What’s Inside
- Treatment, observation, and behavioral health rooms
- CT and X ray services with on site lab
- Support spaces, admin areas, and welcoming public entry
Designed to Deliver
- Streamlined layout improves flow and patient experience
- Early equipment coordination reduced field conflicts
- Completed from the beginning of design to opening in 20 months
Making an Impact
- Serving around 80 patients per day
- Relieving pressure on nearby emergency departments
- Expanding access to high quality local emergency care
