Mayo Clinic in Florida has announced a five-floor expansion of its patient tower, as part of its “Bold Forward Unbound” initiative to transform healthcare delivery.
The expansion will add 166 new patient beds in medical/surgical units, integrating advanced automation and patient care technology.
Originally opened in April 2008 with six floors and 214 beds, the Mayo Clinic Hospital expanded in 2012 with two more floors and 90 beds.
The latest five-floor addition brings the total capacity to 419 licensed beds, with space allocated for mechanical support and future growth.
Patients will benefit from enhanced control over their room experience through a mobile app, while innovative technology will monitor vital signs with minimal disruptions.
Family members can participate in care consultations virtually, regardless of their location.
The expansion also promises improved workflow for staff, enabling more focus on patient care, thanks to automation such as self-guided carts for delivering essentials.
Mayo Clinic in Florida CEO Kent Thielen said: “Mayo Clinic continues to invest in growth and healthcare transformation, including a plan to more than double our space for patient care, biomedical research and education in Florida.
“The structures we are creating now will serve the patients of today and the patients we will care for over generations to come.”
The expanded patient tower includes a top-floor indoor/outdoor lounge offering coastal views, providing a serene space for staff and visitors.
Its design process extensively involved Mayo Clinic staff, ensuring the new technologies meet both patient and staff needs.
Key features of the expansion include technology-enhanced experiences for patients, visitors, and staff, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows that increase natural light.
A modernised digital wall engages patients with clinical information, education, and entertainment, while a digital display provides real-time data from electronic health records.
It will feature an ambient clinical intelligence camera that consolidates multiple sensors into a single platform, transforming patient rooms into virtual care hubs.
Also, a pass-through drawer allows staff to stock supplies with future automation capabilities, and an updated headwall optimises clinical connections and access to essential outlets.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science professor of medicine Michael Maniaci said: “The expansion of our hospital is not just a new building, it is a bold reimagining and blueprint for the future of healthcare delivery, codesigned with the collective wisdom of those who live and breathe it.
“By weaving together the insights of both our staff and our patients, we’ve created a space where innovation is not only imagined but also implemented, shaped by the very people it serves.”
