Morristown Medical Center's emergency department expansion and upgrade is on track to be completed next year.

The expanded emergency unit will comprise around 100 rooms, and involve the relocation of the Adult Behavioral Health Unit.

It will incorporate technology upgrades including latest computed tomography (CT) scanners, real-time electronic systems, as well as advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Dedicated paediatric ambulance entrances are also being built as part of the project.

Currently, the emergency unit records more than 100,000 patient visits annually.

This project has received support from the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center donor community, with over $12m of the $12.5m fundraising goal secured.

Morristown Medical Center president Trish O’Keefe said: “To see the construction progress is incredibly rewarding as we work diligently to continue to bring exceptional emergency care for adult and paediatric patients throughout our community.

“Our bold vision for the future of emergency medicine is taking shape in dynamic ways, and we are grateful to our team members, neighbours and donors for their ongoing patience and profound support.”

Morristown Medical Center is the flagship facility of Atlantic Health System in New Jersey.

It offers cardiology, heart surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology, lung surgery, and urology services.