Toronto General Hospital Updates The demolition of the T.J. Bell Building facing University Avenue has been a huge undertaking but has been approached with safety as its number one priority. Adhering to government regulation, precautionary measures have been taken to ensure a clean and safe environment during demolition. Also, a portion of the landmark entrance of the original Bell Wing has been preserved and it will be incorporated into the new Clinical Services Building. The New Clinical Services Building that will sit on the site of the Bell Wing will significantly enhance healthcare in Canada. Intricately designed, this new structure will house the latest in the most sophisticated surgical suites, diagnostic imaging and patient care units. The building will have a bright, patient-friendly environment that will include a light-filled patient court for use by patients and families.
	Roof top view of the Bell wing at the onset of demolition in the beginning of April 2001 at the Toronto General Hospital.
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View of Bell Wing taken July 6, 2001.	View of Bell Wing taken July 3, 2001.
What We've Done So Far To date, the R. Fraser Elliot Building has been completed and the new Emergency Department was opened on March 4, 2001. Located on the corner of Elizabeth and Gerrard St. West, the 18,000 square foot new Emergency Department boasts a capacity of 35 beds, and is three times the size of the previous space. The new space accommodates three "care streams" that will ultimately help shorten patient waiting times. Upon arrival, a patient will be assessed to determine the level of care required. There is a fast track, medium acuity and high acuity area where a patient will be treated by health professionals that are dedicated to providing care for that specific area. Highly sophisticated technology is now housed in the Emergency Department. The Patient Tracking System keeps precise and detailed information about every patient, thereby enabling staff to know details such as where the patient is at all times, following their registration when they arrive. Additionally, the system tracks what tests have been ordered, what the results are and how long the patient has been waiting in the Emergency Department. It promises to provide comprehensive information that will expedite the process in the Emergency Department and ultimately enhance patient care. Renovations have also been completed on the first floor of the Eaton Wing which is the new home of The Centre for Research and Education and the Nursing Centre and the third floor of Eaton is the new Anesthesiology area. The relocation of these three facilities was a welcome change for these departments. The area has been designed with multi-use spaces that provide for maximum flexibility. These new homes will provide each respective department the opportunity to work in the same area as their colleagues, who were previously scattered throughout the hospital. The new Nursing Centre now provides additional functionality and amenities. A special room has been built so that nurses may have some quiet time. Just across from the new offices are various sized classrooms for conducting meetings, seminars and courses.
	The R. Fraser Elliot Building located at the north west corner of Elizabeth and Gerrard streets.
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