Pandemic Response Unit at Joseph Brant Hospital

In the spring of 2020, Cumulus worked with Joseph Brant Hospital to construct a solution for surge capacity in response to the growing threat of COVID-19. In just 14 days, the 8,250 square-foot Pandemic Response Unit was constructed on hospital grounds - the first structure of its kind in the province. The temporary unit expands regional bed capacity by 93 beds.

The Pandemic Response Unit was built to care for stable COVID-19 patients who require care that cannot be provided at home, such as oxygen therapy and medication, as well as ongoing monitoring of their symptoms and some personal support. A stay in the PRU will ensure they receive the care and support they need to complete their recovery in an inpatient unit designed specifically to provide this type of COVID-19 care before returning to their home communities. At later stages in the pandemic the space was repurposed for scaling up vaccination efforts.

Project Team: BLT Construction Services, Sprung Structure, Mulvey & Banani, HIDI Group, Code Next