Hospitals are required to seek approval from the state when expanding their building or when they need more beds. For several years, hospitals had too many beds and it took a while for supply and demand to flow again, Killian said. Michael Boyle, associate hospital director, said patient rooms will be larger to allow more equipment to be used. Because the need for additional beds over the last few years has been so intense at Beaumont, hospital officials have been paying close attention to the number of beds at other hospitals in its service area. Eventually, the beds will be moved into the new additions planned for each hospital.
Patient rooms are inadequate.
The Web site will include project updates and a work schedule as well as a Webcam shot of the site and virtual tours of the new facility.