NYP Milstein Building SPECT-CT Conversion

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT-CT) is an advanced medical imaging technology. Upgrading New York Presbyterian’s nuclear medicine facilities to the new system represented a major expansion in its services—and physical plant.

We provided MEP design services for the conversion of a gamma camera room to a SPECT-CT facility. We conducted a feasibility study prior to start the design process. The project consisted of renovating an existing Nuclear Medicine Department located at the 3rd floor of the Hudson South wing at the Milstein Hospital Building (MHB) in order to accommodate the replacement of a Siemens PET Ecat Scanner with a new Siemens Symbia 16 SpecCT.

We studied the existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, and fire alarm systems for their capacity to support the new equipment and required work to coordinate with the new layout. The new SpecCT control area created a common space for staff and workstations and provided storage for new equipment.

During the course of the project the design team determined that an existing Siemens single head E-cam was obsolete and, with the Department and hospital administration, decided to use the space to expand inpatient and outpatient holding areas for the Nuclear Medicine Department in order to enhance overall patient care. A new larger waiting area appropriate to the current needs of the Department provided access to the outpatient waiting area from the main corridor, separating outpatient and inpatient waiting areas and creating private space for confidential discussions between patients and medical staff.