Lourdes Health Plans Surgical Department Renovations
Lourdes Health in Pasco commits $2.5 million to modernize its Central Sterile Services department.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Healthcare
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Lourdes Health is planning a $2.5 million investment to renovate its Central Sterile Services department in Pasco. The project aims to improve instrument sterilization capabilities and operational efficiency for the hospital.
Why it matters
The upgrades are designed to support best practices in patient safety for the department, which serves as a critical support hub for the facility's surgical wing.
The $2.5 million project covers nearly 1,500 square feet within the hospital's ground floor, supporting a total of six operating rooms. The hospital has initiated the building permit process to facilitate these equipment and space updates.
The players
Lourdes Health
This hospital provides medical services to the Pasco and Tri-Cities region.
Lifepoint Health
This Tennessee-based healthcare company owns and operates Lourdes Health.
The details
The facility will utilize a temporary mobile sterile processing unit to maintain surgical operations throughout the duration of the project. Work involves the demolition and improvement of existing ground floor space to ensure the department meets modern standards.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The project updates are announced.
Market Landscape
This project reflects a broader trend of health systems investing in infrastructure to maintain surgical throughput and clinical standards. By modernizing sterilization capabilities, Lourdes Health aligns its operations with the competitive standards observed across the regional healthcare market.
Patients and staff should anticipate maintained surgical access during the transition, as the hospital is deploying a temporary mobile unit to handle sterile processing. No changes to general patient costs or scheduling availability have been announced as part of these infrastructure updates.
The takeaway
Ongoing maintenance and equipment upgrades are vital components of ensuring surgical safety and system reliability. Residents can expect the hospital to continue standard operations while this facility improvement project moves forward.
Further reading
Learn more about local hospital improvements in the Pasco Healthcare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business.
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