CDC Regional Special Pathogens Unit
CDC Regional Special Pathogens Unit
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Los Angeles, CA
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3,286 SF
4 patient rooms
2 rooms - pathogen containment
2 rooms - ICU over flow
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Fully functional unit integrated into existing structure
Dedicated patient rooms for infection control and isolation intensive care overflow
Training and education space for staff and providers
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Site Selection
Architectural design
Engineering: mechanical, electrical, and structural
Interior design
This unit provides high quality care to a small number of high-risk patients with Ebola or other highly infectious diseases. Caring for these patients require highly specialized equipment, processes, and healthcare professional teams. A dedicated and fully functional unit minimizes disruption to other healthcare operations and departments during a critical occurrence. The secondary function is to use the unit as an overflow ICU for isolation patients.
The facility is expected to participate in ongoing live viral vaccine research trials as well as provide training and education on infection control, emergency preparedness, community response, and special pathogen diseases. The project provides space for training of staff and practicing drills required for the unit.
