Projects Under Environmental Review
Projects Under Environmental Review
The following projects are currently engaged in the environmental review process.
As noted in the Environmental Review Timeline located below the project summary,
draft environmental documents for these projects, including Initial Studies and
Environmental Impact Reports, may be viewed by the public online or at a designated
public location as they become available to facilitate public disclosure and provide
the opportunity for public comment. Each project listed has a brief summary, California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review timeline, and links to published environmental
documents listed below the summary. Dates noted in the timeline are subject to change.
Check this site periodically for updated information.
Project Name |
RRUMC Nurse Call Replacement |
Description |
RRUMC NURSE CALL REPLACEMENT PROJECT Public Notice of Delegated Approval In accordance with established University of California (UC) procedures, the Chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has approved the RRUMC Nurse Call Replacement project pursuant to a delegation of authority from the UC Regents and UC President.The project involves the replacement of the existing nurse call system in the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (RRUMC), located on campus at 757 Westwood Plaza. The scope of work includes decommissioning of the existing Rauland Responder IV nurse call system, including disconnecting and removing Rauland nurse call buttons, consoles, and wall-mounted and bedside units; installation of new Hill-Rom nurse call system components in patient rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and nurse stations, including new nurse call buttons near each patient bed, wall-mounted devices, consoles, display panels, and corridor and over-door lights; integration with other hospital systems, including alarm, paging and communication, electronic health records, and fire/life safety systems; upgrades to communication consoles within individual distribution frame rooms; testing and commissioning; and related modification of the existing electrical system, including new receptacles, network cabling, conduits, and nurse call stations. There would be no change in floor area or use as a result of this project. Construction is anticipated to begin in September of 2026 and be complete in September 2030. Work may be performed during business hours or off-hours; any off-hour work will occur in compliance with campus policies. Dust control will be implemented in accordance with UCLA’s Environmental Procedures, and safety barriers will be installed per UCLA’s Temporary Barricade & Enclosure requirements, as appropriate. Pursuant to state law and University of California Procedures for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Article 19, Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1) because it consists of interior alterations to an existing facility with no expansion of use. No exceptions to the exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. The purpose of this notice is to advise the public of the project's approval. Documents Available for Public Review: CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) |
Status |
Project approved by UCLA Chancellor 3/26/25 |