8MP Catheterization Lab Suite

The Prisma Health Richland 8MP Catheterization Lab Suite, located in Columbia, South Carolina, represents a $4.2 million transformation of an existing sleep lab and shell space into a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization suite. This 3,500 SF renovation features a procedure room, four recovery bays, and associated support spaces, delivering advanced outpatient diagnostic services within Prisma Health’s Medical Office Building.

Designed to meet I-2 occupancy requirements for Class 2 imaging, the project utilized a pre-existing 7,900 SF, two-hour fire-rated institutional occupancy area. This enabled compliance with code-required separations and exiting pathways, providing a future-ready space for hospital-based imaging services.

A key benefit of the new Cath Lab suite is its ability to shift low-risk diagnostic procedures from the acute care hospital to an outpatient setting, freeing up hospital resources for higher-risk procedures without impacting the acute care environment.

Core features include a diagnostic catheterization lab, prep / recovery bays, and critical infrastructure upgrades, such as an emergency generator and a rooftop penthouse. SSOE provided architecture, interior design, and engineering services—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil—ensuring the seamless integration of design and engineering solutions.

Collaborating with the South Carolina Department of Public Health, the team successfully navigated regulatory requirements to deliver a functional, efficient space that aligns with Prisma Health’s mission of exceptional care.

The Prisma Health Richland 8MP Cath Lab Suite demonstrates the impact of thoughtful design and engineering in modernizing healthcare environments to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.