Web Case Study-Kaiser Permanente Hospital: The New Face of Security and Preparation
The new emergency room of Kaiser Permanente hospital in Walnut Creek, CA, features the latest in high-tech equipment, including decontamination units for a major chemical spill or bioterrorist attack.
A great example of the new emergency preparation paradigm is located in Walnut Creek, CA. A spectacular $25 million, 32,000-square-foot expansion and renovation of Kaiser Permanente hospital's emergency facility was completed several months ago. Featuring the latest in high-tech equipment, including decontamination units for a major chemical spill or bioterrorist attack, the new emergency room is noticeably different than any other such facility around. And, at least to a point, it also offers a view of the future of industrial emergency preparation.