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construction. A few
mechanical shortcom-
ings that were discov-
ered as the project
neared completion
added 3 months to the
timeline but, even with
the headaches, renovat-
ing an existing facility
was an excellent way to
test the feasibility of our
integrated care model.
Both ownership groups
saw the renovation as an
opportunity to expand
our services without
pouring upwards of $12
million into the foundation of a new facility.
What red tape?
The renovation actually proved more difficult than navigating the local regula-
tory requirements. The state fully supported our efforts to take over the aban-
doned facility, perhaps because officials knew the challenges that the previous
owners faced and were excited that an experienced group was willing to take
over the property and bring it back to life. We submitted the required policies
and procedures, which the state was familiar with from having reviewed them
for our main location. The officials also had the building's plans and life safety
codes on file, and had already toured and approved the building site. We were
able to begin the renovations after a few brief site visits and conference calls.
• WARM AND DRY The final redesign shows no ill effects of the burst pipes that flooded
the vacant facility during a notoriously harsh Montana winter.
Yellowstone
Surgery
Center
