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Page 62 51 Merging Mayan culture into healthcare
A methodological approach to the architectural integration of the Mayan medical world view into healthcare in Guatemala – Alexander Aguilar
54 Quality of care during refurbishment
Mobile healthcare facilities allow providers to maintain control of patient flow and eliminate the need for external providers – Steven Peak
56 Interference by electromagnetic fields
The efficiency gained through increasing digitalisation could be critically jeopardised by interference caused by the presense of electromagnetic fields – Amanda Jeffs
60 Circadian lighting in reducing depression
Looking at whether circadian lighting is of any consequence in apoplexy patients who have been hospitalised for rehabilitation – Claus Puggaard
62 The care of pregnant women
Ambiance is extremely important in the study of maternity wards and there is a need to understand the sensitive issues that might affect a woman positively or negatively – Cristiane N Silva
65 Sustainability of medical equipment
When Stanford University needed help with sustainable medical equipment, nobody could help because the information simply did not exist, but now it does and more is on the way –Walt Vernon
DARRYL PITCHER Second vice president of the IFHE, CEO for Bethsalem Care and GreenBriars Village, Australia. He has 21 years experience in hospital engineering in the public and private sectors. He is a past president, Institute of Hospital Engineering, Australia (IHEA). Previously he oversaw a ‘revamp’ of the IHEA website and The Australian Hospital Engineer journal.
PHIL NEDIN BEng CEng MIMechE MCIBSE FIHEEM MEI DipMgmt Past president, Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM) UK; global healthcare business leader, Arup. Phil has now retired.
DOUWE H. KIESTRA President of the IFHE, past president of The Dutch Federation of Technical Facility Managers in Healthcare (NVTG), observer of the International Federation of Hospital Engineering (IFHE), member of several branch committees. He has 25 years experience working in the building industry and hospitals.
Page 72 69 Living maps in systems management
Accurate, up to date drawings and data are an essential requirement in day to day maintenance and crisis management – Andy Santoro
72 Integrating a unit into an existing complex
Alongside 11 other institutions, the National Institute of Pediatrics promotes scientific research in the fields of health, clinical education and training to provide quality care – Briseyda Reséndiz Márquez
75 Centre revitalises its electrical infrastructure
Recent projects that have involved upgrading critical electrical infrastructure will be reviewed, along with innovative features – Philip Chow
79 Factors that influence public health outcomes
We will always need healthcare buildings to facilitate effective clinical treatments, but we will increasingly need to deliver healthcare in a proactive, preventive way – Shannon Bunsen
82 Preventing exposure to anti-cancer agents
Appropriate cleaning and the washing measures found in guidelines on the prevention of exposure to anti-cancer agents – Kazuki Kushida
84 Assessing the quality of on site medical air
A number of standards include system design guidance to help acute care facilities achieve a reliable supply of medical air, but do not look at how to ensure product quality – Paul Edwards
KEVIN DANE POGGENPOEL Kevin Poggenpoel qualified as a ship builder in the South African Navy in 1981. He completed the higher national diploma in mechanical engineering in 1985 before joining Mediclinic as the technical manager of Mitchells Plain Medical Centre in 1990. He served the company as a regional engineer in three regions with South Africa before being promoted to general manager of the Technical Operations Department in 2008. He is currently responsible for the maintenance of 57 facilities within the Southern African portfolio. He is a past president of the South African Federation of Hospital Engineering and currently serves on both the southern and national councils.
STEVE REES Steve Rees is the vice president of capital management, Edmonton Zone for Alberta Health Services. He is a certified facility manager, holds three trade certificates and is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s Construction Administration Program. He has worked
in healthcare facilities management for over 33 years and is a past president of the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society.
FÁBIO BITENCOURT Fábio Bitencourt gained a doctorate in sciences of architecture (2007) and a masters in environmental comfort (2002). He was president of the Brazilian Association for Development of the Hospital Building (ABDEH) 2011/2014 and vice president of technical and scientific development of the ABDEH from 2005 to 2008. Titular emeritus of the Brazilian Academy of Hospital Administration (ABAH) since 2012, he is also a professor in post-graduate courses in architecture, ergonomics, environmental comfort and hospital administration in Brazilian universities. He is author of various books, articles and publications on healthcare architecture, human comfort, healthcare design, hospital history, environments and ergonomics. and honorary partner of the Chilean Association of Architectural and Healthcare Facilities (AARKHOS).
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