Expanding Oncology Access in Seattle
Northwest Hospital Oncology Clinic Expansion | Seattle, Washington
To meet the growing needs for oncology services in the region, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center needed to expand its Northwest Hospital Oncology Clinic in Seattle, Washington. To support these efforts, DPR Construction mobilized swiftly to assist Fred Hutch and CollinsWoerman plan this multi-phased buildout.
Project Details
The 5,000-sq.-ft. outpatient oncology buildout included a new, larger pharmacy, a five-infusion room expansion, additional staff support spaces including telehealth rooms, an expanded staff family support area and expanded check-in and reception capacity. Each infusion room is equipped with a TV and biophilic finish elements, including exterior facing windows offering views of landscaped space. The pharmacy doubled the capacity of the hazardous compounding and sterile compounding spaces, both equipped with eyewash and shower stations. To meet sterilization requirements, the washable ceiling system was installed by DPR's self-perform work team.
Additional self-perform scopes included concrete trench infills, equipment pads, framing and drywall installation, ACT ceilings throughout, and doors, frames and hardware. DPR's preconstruction team engaged with key trades and self-perform work early on to implement measures that maintained the project’s budget and schedule. Recognizing that the required exhaust fans had a longer-than-expected lead time and a higher cost than initially planned, DPR's mechanical partner found an alternative that met the necessary criteria and functionality. The alternative was available in a much shorter timeframe and was half the price. In addition, DPR's VDC team helped find a simpler routing for the required ductwork, allowing for a simplified installation sequence.
Transition to Occupancy with No Downtime
When DPR was first brought on, the project team collaborated with Fred Hutch and CollinsWoerman to develop a plan for transition to occupancy. Since the pharmacy needed to operate continuously, the project team built the phased project logistics and MEP design into the plan to ensure constructability without disruption.
Initially, the plan was to integrate the new system with the existing exhaust system to meet the overall needs of the facility, in addition to installing the new system. This approach, however, would affect operations in the existing pharmacy. As a result, the project team altered their plans to install additional exhaust capacity without connecting it to the existing system. DPR successfully implemented this solution without impacting the substantial completion timeline.
Procurement of Long Lead Time Doors
The project team identified the infusion room sliding door system as another long-lead item. In the submittal process, by utilizing the detailed VDC model, the team discovered that the specified doors were larger than anticipated and would displace the wall hung accessories in the room. Relocating these accessories was not an option, as their placement was essential for maintaining optimal efficiency for the staff while treating patients. To address this issue, the project team collaborated with the design team to redesign the door sizes and order the correct size doors. The work plans were adjusted to accommodate the two-week delay in door delivery, ensuring no impact on the overall construction schedule.
Procurement of Long Lead Time Doors
The project team identified the infusion room sliding door system as another long-lead item. In the submittal process, by utilizing the detailed VDC model, the team discovered that the specified doors were larger than anticipated and would displace the wall hung accessories in the room. Relocating these accessories was not an option, as their placement was essential for maintaining optimal efficiency for the staff while treating patients. To address this issue, the project team collaborated with the design team to redesign the door sizes and order the correct size doors. The work plans were adjusted to accommodate the two-week delay in door delivery, ensuring no impact on the overall construction schedule.
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