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JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
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REGULARS
5 Comment: ‘Drive-in’ doctor’s surgeries piloted 5 Cover story: Innovative infection control from the washroom experts 7 Institute News: Healthcare Estates to be ‘more accessible and affordable’ 12 Health Sector News: Children’s hospital’s early designs approved
FEATURES
18 ‘Going back to the basics’ to secure savings for the NHS Mark Smith, Chief Financial Officer at NHS Property Services, explains how the company has been able to make valuable savings that are reinvested into the NHS.
23 Agile care in a time of lockdown A look at the work that went into the development of a ‘new generation’ drive- through clinic, piloted in Birmingham during the pandemic, which allowed patients to simply drive in to see a doctor when conventional
appointments were hard to get.
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Neither the Institute nor the Publisher is able to take any responsibility for views expressed by contributors. Editorial views are not necessarily shared by the Institute. Readers are expressly advised that while the contents of this publication are believed to be accurate, correct and complete, no reliance should be placed upon its contents as being applicable to any particular circumstances. Any advice, opinion or information contained is published only on the footing that The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management, its servants or agents and all contributors to this publication shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of its contents.
29 ‘De-risking’ heating projects in the drive to Net Zero Nick Keegan, an expert in building energy efficiency and energy performance contracting, and a director at EEVS, considers some effective approaches to ‘de-risking’ heating projects in the drive towards Net Zero.
33 Indirect emissions key in journey to Net Zero An associate director (Sustainability and Circular Economy) at strategic and environmental consultancy, Ricardo, argues that the NHS in England’s Net Zero ambitions will only be achieved ‘with radical and immediate engagement of the clinical community’.
37 Extending lifecycle and protecting against the bugs Antimicrobial solutions specialist, BioCote, on how to help guard against microbially induced corrosion from microbes such as bacteria, mould, and fungi.
43 Healthy environments that champion local community care Neil Orpwood, from architecture, landscape, and interior design practice, HLM, argues that healthcare needs ‘a more holistic view, with environments that champion local community care’.
47 How glass technology can help future-proof facilities Dr Céline Glipa, CEO of dynamic glass specialist, Eyrise, discusses how glass technology can ‘offer intelligent opportunities to re- shape the design of healthcare buildings’.
51 Creating a trustworthy healthcare environment The pandemic has further highlighted our concerns about the ‘health’ of our built environments. ‘Next generation’ building energy management technology can help, explains a senior Design partner – Healthcare, at Trend Control Systems.
55 Key components and their vital part in a safe water supply Stephanie Allchurch, from Altecnic, discusses the components needed to ensure that water systems in healthcare settings are as hygienic and safe as possible, particularly for the vulnerable.
59 Rapid response to generator issue at Scarborough hospital Samuel Rea, Healthcare divisional manager at Power Control, emphasises the importance of secondary and tertiary power supplies, drawing on a recent project undertaken in Scarborough.
62 Encouraging the adoption of digital innovation Gavin Thompson, former CEO of engineering consultancy, Buro Happold, explains that the business is ‘transforming how healthcare estates collaborate… by adoption of digital innovation’.
64 Cleanroom monitoring system shows its benefits
NHS Orkney has recently extended its use of neQis independent monitoring solutions, adding continuous particle monitoring for the cleanroom of its central decontamination unit.
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