UC Davis RHT Make Ready / California Tower Preparation

Project Overview

As part of UC Davis Medical Center’s preparation for the new California Tower, CalData Communications supported critical infrastructure relocation efforts to ensure uninterrupted communication for critical care areas throughout phased construction.

Scope of Work

This complex project included temporary rerouting of telecommunications and data services, installation of new fiber pathways, coordination of data center relocations, and structured cabling to support emergency department operations during the transition.

Key Features

• Service Continuity: Zero-downtime approach for critical care communications
• Temporary Infrastructure: Interim solutions during construction phases
• Fiber Pathways: New routes supporting future California Tower
• Data Center Support: Coordinated relocation services
• Emergency Department: Maintained full communications throughout

Critical Infrastructure Components

• Telecommunications Rerouting: Temporary service paths maintaining operational continuity
• Fiber Installation: New backbone pathways for tower integration
• Data Services: Seamless migration of critical data infrastructure
• Emergency Communications: Uninterrupted ED operations support
• Redundant Systems: Backup pathways ensuring reliability

Implementation Challenges

Our team successfully navigated:

• Active hospital environment requirements
• Critical care service continuity
• Phased construction coordination
• Emergency department priorities
• Strict healthcare compliance standards

Phased Approach

1. Assessment Phase: Mapped existing infrastructure and dependencies
2. Planning Phase: Developed zero-downtime migration strategy
3. Temporary Installation: Built interim communication pathways
4. Migration Phase: Coordinated service transitions
5. Validation Phase: Ensured full operational continuity

Safety and Compliance

• OSHPD compliance throughout
• Infection control protocols
• Patient safety priorities
• 24/7 emergency support
• Continuous monitoring during transitions

Results

Our services ensured uninterrupted communication for critical care areas throughout phased construction, successfully preparing the infrastructure for the new California Tower while maintaining full operational capability for the existing emergency department and critical care units.