EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ nationwide Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative, the Salisbury VA Medical Center required significant infrastructure upgrades to support new healthcare technology systems, increased data demands, and long-term operational resiliency across the campus.

Above Group provided engineering design services supporting EHRM-related infrastructure modernization, including upgrades associated with the medical center’s data center and supporting electrical, telecommunications, and building systems infrastructure. The project focused on creating a reliable and resilient technology environment capable of supporting modern clinical operations and future healthcare system integration.

Because healthcare data systems are critical to daily patient care operations, the project required careful coordination between existing campus infrastructure, active clinical environments, and phased implementation activities designed to minimize operational disruption throughout the occupied medical center.

The engineering approach prioritized resiliency, maintainability, and operational continuity while supporting the increased power, cooling, and connectivity demands associated with modern healthcare IT infrastructure and data center operations.

Key Engineering Features

• Infrastructure upgrades supporting VA EHRM implementation
• Electrical and telecommunications systems modernization
• Technology infrastructure coordination
• Integration with existing campus utilities and systems
• Support infrastructure for modern clinical technology environments
• Phased implementation planning within occupied healthcare facilities

Project Challenges

• Maintaining uninterrupted healthcare operations during infrastructure upgrades
• Coordinating technology-driven improvements across active clinical environments
• Integrating new systems into existing campus infrastructure
• Supporting evolving healthcare technology requirements
• Managing phased implementation within an occupied VA medical center

Results

• Modernized infrastructure supporting EHRM deployment
• Improved technology readiness across the healthcare campus
• Enhanced resiliency and operational flexibility
• Upgraded electrical and telecommunications infrastructure
• Infrastructure improvements aligned with long-term VA modernization initiatives