BRICK, N.J., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its innovative, first-class medical-surgical suite in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with more than 100 community members in attendance, including Hackensack Meridian Health leadership, team members, and elected officials in Brick on Tuesday. The $18.5 million groundbreaking medical-surgical suite utilizes cutting-edge technology and design to provide an exceptional patient experience, putting Ocean Medical Center on the forefront of bringing humanity back to health care.

"This innovative project will truly transform the Ocean Medical Center campus, preparing us to effectively meet the growing needs of our patients in the region," said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. "Hackensack Meridian Health is leading the way in innovation, and Ocean Medical Center's investment in a modern medical-surgical suite will elevate the human experience and provide patients with the world-class care they deserve."

Ocean Medical Center is cultivating a culture focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care in which the patient always comes first. Research shows that when patients are treated with empathy and kindness, it can lead to better outcomes and shorter hospital stays. The new medical-surgical suite utilizes color, movement, art, music, natural light and technology to offer patients a welcoming, nurturing and healing atmosphere that helps maximize the time team members spend with patients. In addition, the new suite is designed to enhance the role family members play in the healing process, recognizing the vital emotional and physical benefit they provide loved ones.
"Over the last five years, Ocean Medical Center's campus has transformed into the premier health and wellness destination for patients throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties," said John K. Lloyd, FACHE, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. "At Hackensack Meridian Health, people are at the center of everything we do. Ocean Medical Center's new, state-of-the-art medical-surgical floor was designed in close collaboration with our health care team members and input from our patients to redefine the way we deliver care and enhance the patient experience."

The new medical-surgical suite is dedicated to elective surgeries such as hip and joint replacements, bariatric and GI procedures. The unit tripled in size to 36,000-square-feet, featuring:

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