The Imperial Park Clinic has inaugurated its new parking lot. A key step to improve patient accessibility and respond to the increase in emergency visits. This project is part of a long-term vision for the development of healthcare infrastructure, while integrating sustainable practices.
Faced with the continuous rise in admissions and the evolving healthcare needs in the region, the Imperial Park Clinic has reached a decisive milestone with the inauguration of its new parking lot. This project, designed to better accommodate patients arriving by car, especially those from areas poorly served by public transport, aims to facilitate access to the clinic and lay the groundwork for future expansions. Let’s revisit the issues and benefits of this new infrastructure.
An indispensable parking lot for access to care
With an increasing number of patients coming from outside the neighborhood, particularly from the rural areas of the Hinterland, the new parking lot of the Imperial Park Clinic meets a necessity. Although public transportation has developed in the region, it remains insufficient, making parking crucial for those traveling to the clinic by car. ” Today, parking is essential for the clinic’s operation,” emphasizes Fabrice Journel, president of the Sedna Santé group.
Addressing the rise in emergency visits and the shortage of city doctors
The increase in emergency visits is one of the main drivers of this project. With a growing shortage of city doctors, many patients turn to emergency rooms for non-critical consultations. This phenomenon has led to a massive influx of “walk-in” patients, and accessible parking becomes essential to manage this flow while ensuring rapid care. ” It’s not just for major emergencies, but for minor issues that the parking plays a major role,” clarifies Mr. Journel.
Preparing for the future with modern and sustainable infrastructure
The construction of the parking lot marks only the first step in a broader expansion plan for the clinic, particularly in the areas of outpatient surgery and hand surgery. ” The parking lot was an essential prerequisite for obtaining the expansion permit,” explains Mr. Journel. This project is also part of a sustainable approach, using low-carbon concrete and optimizing the parking size to anticipate the future development of public transportation in the area.
Improving the experience of patients and their relatives
Ease of access and the affordable rate of the new parking lot – the cheapest in Nice – aim to enhance the comfort of patients and their relatives during their visits to the clinic. The modern management of the parking lot, with vacancy indication systems and a ground-level infrastructure for simplified access, are all designed to meet the needs of an aging or vulnerable population. ” We are also working on solutions for patients with reduced mobility, particularly with a valet service,” adds the president of the group.
Additional services under development
Lastly, charging stations for electric vehicles will soon be installed, responding to the evolving needs for sustainable mobility. Discussions are also underway to improve signage between the parking lot and the clinic, in collaboration with the city. For emergency patients, medical transport benefits from priority access to the clinic, while companions can park quickly to join their relatives.
