of the III Corps separate brigades. Darnall covers more than 42,000 active duty personnel and more than 145,000 family members and veterans within a radius. As the new facility opened, the hospital moved to evolve and update its methodology for patient care, placing a new emphasis on “evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care". He said they are using the McKinsey 7S Framework across all service lines in order to better understand the current state of the facility's processes. Colonel Gibson said the McKinsey framework is “A watershed model that addresses the critical role of coordination, rather than structure, in organizational effectiveness, [incorporating] strategy, structure, systems, shared values, skills and staff.” When the new hospital opened its doors in 2016 it replaced the old Darnall Army Medical Center that served the Fort Hood community since 1965. Initially, the old hospital was designed to serve 17,000 soldiers. Today, the new medical center serves more than 100,000 beneficiaries, which includes active duty soldiers, their families and retirees. Darnall averages seven births a day. On an average day, the Darnall staff handle 3,867 outpatient visits, 26 surgeries, 31 admissions, 170 emergency department visits and fill 5,000 prescriptions. Facility commander Command of CRDAMC is a Colonel's billet. See also References External links Darnall Army Medical Center Buildings of the United States government in Texas Hospital buildings completed in 1965 Government buildings completed in 1965 Hospital buildings completed in 1984 Government buildings completed in 1984 Fort Hood Buildings and structures in Bell County, Texas United States Army medical installations Military hospitals in the United States Military facilities in Texas Hospitals established in 1965 Medical and health organizations based in Texas