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As UVA Health prepares for the opening of its new, expanded Emergency Department (ED), the ambulance bay will move to a new location on Crispell Drive. Beginning at 7 a.m. on August 19, 2019 all emergency transports should access this new ambulance bay. Keeping our agency partners informed to ensure we are all able to deliver the high-quality care our patients need is a priority during this time of change. Following are details about our new entry and access processes.

 Directions 

• All local and regional agencies should continue to use their preferred routes to UVA Medical Center located at 1215 Lee Street 
• Please note: Agencies should avoid using Lane Road to access Crispell Drive for incoming transports 
• From Lee Street, proceed west on Crispell Drive to access the new ambulance bay behind the hospital (located near the morgue entrance) 
• Pull up to the gate arm and it will automatically open 
• Park parallel with the wall and ambulance bay doors 
• Out-of-area agencies can use Google maps or GPS to find their way to 1215 Lee Street, following ED/Ambulance signage when in the area of UVA Medical Center
  • From the North — take 29 South, stay on Emmet Street to Jefferson Park Avenue; turn right on Lee Street to ED entrance 
  • From South, East, or West — take I-64 to exit 120 (5th Street); take left on Cherry Avenue; turn right on Roosevelt Brown; turn left on Lee Street 
• Medcom is available by phone at 434.924.9287 for additional directions if needed 
• When exiting the ambulance bay, crews should use Lane Road to Jefferson Park Avenue 

Interior Access and Pathways 

• Access elevator bay using the badge reader to the right of doors. If no badge access, press button to alert Medcom of arrival. 
• Red directional signs will be in place to clearly indicate the path you should follow to the Emergency Department: o Use either elevator (34 or 35) 
  • Go to Floor 1 
  • Exit elevator to the left 
  • Turn left and proceed down the hallway 
  • Turn right through the double doors and proceed to the end of the hallway 
  • Turn left and you’ll find the ED entrance on the right. 
• Use the badge reader or press button on the left-hand wall to access the ED (through the double doors on the right) 

Emergency Custody Orders (ECOs)
Police officers transporting a patient with an Emergency Custody Order (ECO) should continue to use the current parking spaces designated for Police/ECO at the Lee Street Emergency Department entrance until the new Emergency Department opens on October 15. 

Parking for Escorting Family Members
Family members who escort the transport of a loved one using their own vehicle should be advised to park in the Lee Street Garage. 

Resources
Medcom | 434.924.9287 

Thank you for being our valued partners in delivering emergency healthcare to our community members.