SAN JOSE — Construction on a brand-new Kaiser hospital could begin next year in San Jose, the centerpiece of the health care organization’s plans to replace a 50-year-old medical center and revamp an adjacent campus.
“Given the age of the hospital structure, advancements in medical technology, and changes to service delivery models, Kaiser Permanente has determined that a hospital replacement would most effectively enable successful provision of services to members with limited service disruptions,” the environmental impact report states.
Street-level view of the new Kaiser Permanente hospital at 250 Hospital Parkway in South San Jose, concept. In recent years, the surface parking lot accommodated temporary tents where Kaiser members could receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The new hospital is expected to accommodate 303 beds, which would be 22.7% higher than the current 247-bed total in the existing hospital.The revamp of the Kaiser San Jose campus will produce a big job boost at the new complex compared with the number of workers the health care organization employs at the existing medical center.