Richmond Hospital — Attraction in Richmond

Richmond Hospital (RH) is a medical facility in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH) is responsible for Richmond Health Services and Richmond Hospital.

Richmond Hospital first opened February 26, 1966 with 132 beds, and was first known as Richmond General Hospital. The first patient was admitted and the first baby was born in the hospital on March 17, 1966. The original building is now known as the "North Tower"; the "South Tower" was completed in 1980. In 1992 Richmond General Hospital was rebranded as "The Richmond Hospital" while the Minoru Residence extended care facility was opened two years later.

In 1997 the Westminster Health Centre building was opened to house administration, psychiatry and ambulatory care. The same year the hospital was amalgamated with the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board. In 1999, due to space opened up by opening the Westminster building, the Emergency Department and Diagnostic Imaging were considerably expanded.

The Vancouver/Richmond Health Board was re-structured to become part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, which includes "Richmond Health Services" as the local umbrella organization. The hospital is currently part of Richmond Health Services and now known simply as "Richmond Hospital" (without the preceding "The").

Richmond Hospital is the only hospital in Richmond, British Columbia, and is a large community hospital with 200 beds serving the needs of residents in Richmond, Delta, as well as travelers using the Vancouver International Airport and BC Ferries. It is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia. The Emergency Department is classified as a Level 3 trauma centre, opens 24/7, and sees more than 50,000 patients annually. The hospital can provide most of the medical and surgical care for its patients. Some patients requiring highly specialized care would need to be transferred to tertiary care facilities in Vancouver. Richmond Hospital has transfer agreements and policies with Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, British Columbia's Children's Hospital, and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre.

In addition to an established inpatient psychiatry unit and outpatient psychiatry services, a Psychiatric Emergency Unit was completed in March 2009 for short-term admission of psychiatric patients in crisis.

In September 2009, the new $6.5 million birth centre opened. It features 15 private maternity care rooms, a six-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a maternity-specific operating room and recovery area.[citation needed]

On April 8, 2009 the provincial government announced a $10 million upgrade package for RH. These renovations were completed in April, 2011 and include a 2,000-square-foot (190 m2) expansion and upgrade to the Emergency Department ($4.9 million), expansion of ambulatory surgical services ($2.9 million) and an expansion and upgrade of the Sterile Processing Department ($2.4 million).[citation needed]

Non-medical amenities and enhancements include a large atrium inside the main entrance where one can find a Starbucks and a gift shop. There is a cafeteria on the second floor. There are several well-maintained gardens on the hospital property. The hospital is right beside Minoru Park which has many footpaths, trees and several small lakes.

In April, 2014, work began on a $2 million renovation to the atrium area inside the main hospital entrance. It is funded almost entirely by the Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation and scheduled for completion in August, 2014. The Westminster Health Centre building and the renovated atrium area will be renamed the Milan Ilich Pavilion. The reconfigured space will become a hub for information and services and include a new admitting desk, a dedicated family and patient centre and a simpler way-finding strategy. There will even be an expansion of the existing Starbucks outlet.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, parking at Richmond Hospital became free for staff and visitors starting...

I'm +33 weeks pregnant with sharp groin/hip pain(hard to breath level pain that feels like my groin hip and inner leg are on fire). This happened while at work in white rock and is the second time in two days where it lasted more than 20min). Had initially believed it was lightning crotch, but when its happen a second time I googled and found out lightning crotch should only last 30-60seconds and shouldn't be happening regularly. Called the birth center here(as I live in Richmond) and they told me to come by for a checkup to ensure baby and I were okay immediately. My coworkers refused to let me drive in my condition so took me to peace arch hospital instead. After +8hours and being flipped from ER-OB-ER I was basically told by a male doctor, it's probably a pinched nerve but all I can offer is Tylenol for pain and a work note since we're part of Fraser health and not vch so I can't even give you a referral. Once again I got to peace arch at 3pm, left at 1230am and in that time I was not once offered water, food, blanket, nothing. I was in the waiting room of triage the entire time sitting in a wheelchair in pain with my husband and 4.5year old son and not a single person came to offer us anything or to check me over(minus one nurse who checked my BP one time). I came to Richmond general hospital today to actually get help, was told to get checked into the ER first and then they, immediately took me to the maternity ward where the nurses were so kind, thoughtful and most importantly thorough. They explained there had been a huge influx today of C-sections and I'd likely have a long wait. Quickly put me into a room(semi private but I have been alone the entire time I've been here) , did all initial exams and went through my entire medical history (including all medications I'm currently on)have taken in the past and all medications used during past surgeries and their affects/effectiveness. The first nurse ordered me a meal right away and ensured to check out for dietary issues, then noticed I was dehydrated from my urine sample and brought me extra drinks on top of the three drinks already given with my meal. I was given pillows and blankets, the food I was give was fantastic, and when the nurses changed the new nurse was just as nice. They checked all vitals again, gave more liquids, offered more blankets, pillows and even to turn off the lights so I could sleep and ask me if I was discharged tonight if I'd be safe to get home(driving myself) or if I had other options. To say I feel day and night more safe, cared for and human at this hospital is an understatement. I've been to this hospital a few times for my son, husband and myself in the past and have only ever had one not stellar visit. In comparison to all the other hospitals I've been to in the greater Vancouver area this place is my now favorite and it's calmed a lot of stress about my next birth being at this hospital. All I can say is I'm so grateful to have this experience after...

Nasty, Dishonest, Intimidating &Poor Treatment @ Emergency Unit On Jan 3, 9pm, I brought my child to the emergency. My child got sick and has had small amount of pee only once every 24 hours past 3 days. The chinese nurce she had bob hair worn black glasses at triage downplayed my child condition. She hadn't asked me about symptoms yet at that time and the nurse shouldn't diagnose patients anyway. Patient was waiting for her to ask questions, she helped other patient except me. When I tried to ask her to get water for my child, she exploded and sounded off to me about her busy schedule. It is non of my business. If she have a complaint about her working place, she should talk to work BC instead of taking it on me as a patient. Actually my friend worn to me before, she was also treated badly from this same nurse. Dr. Kim just saw my child and told me that my child looked happy so no problem. I told her to check my child and ask me the symptoms first before she said that. She just told me to force my child to drink every 5 min. She was in bad mood and went out to talk to the nurse. She could checking my child before she went to gossip. The male nurse came in our room. He hid his name tag. He was angry and yelled at me that "You cannot go home when your child pee!" My child was scared of him and shrunk with a fear and hide from him. I was also afraid such a angry man intimidating us. I told him to change to the different nurse. For more than 5hours, my child had to keep drinking water and did pee little. Only the nurse came and told me we could go home. Dr. Kim didn't show up to send urine to the laboratory and even didn't check it. She also didn't explained me when should I bring my child to the hospital at all. After we went back, my child was still looked dehydrated. On Jan, 4th, 5am, I called emergency to get to connected to the doctor or nurse. A Filipino female reception refused me to connect to them. I asked her name and she suddenly transferred me to triage. He told me that Dr. Kim checked my child's urine. I told him that its not true then he just transferred me to somewhere else without telling me. Neil, who was answered me suddenly accused me aggressively saying that I was rude and hang up on me right away. I called them back again and the Canadian female receptionist didn't listen to me and kept talking hysterically then hang up on me again. I asked the name but she didn't tell her name as well. I was surprised their unprofessional, dishonest and disrespectful behaviors. I can tell when there is medical error or accident in this emergency, they won't try to explain to patient but also they will harass patient like this. And I think it is not first time they did it. This place was mistake. I have to go to proper place to get my child tested and treated what we couldn't. I will not recommend anyone to come here. There are huge problems...