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24 Considering the ‘seven flows’ of healthcare Amy Krause, Architectural Design manager at Mediclinic Southern Africa, discusses ‘the seven flows’ of healthcare, what each contributes to a healthcare facility, and the challenges in aligning them with stringent regulations and end-user expectations.
29 Welcoming and safe children’s health facilities Sarah Walter, MD of South Carolina-based architecture and engineering firm, Page Southerland Page, and Nora Colman, an Assistant Professor in Paediatrics in the division of Paediatric Critical Care Medicine at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, discuss key elements to consider when designing children’s healthcare facilities.
35 A strong case for new AE (Medical Devices) role Professor John Sandham CEng, FIHEEM, discusses the potential positive impact of the new role of IHEEM Authorising Engineer (Medical Devices), drawing on the insights gained from a case study conducted within an NHS Trust.
41 Bacteria from drains are reaching hospital sinks Dr James Soothill, a Consultant Microbiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, discusses his invention of ‘a cost-effective, robust, low-maintenance approach to prevent the ascent of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from drains into hospital sinks’.
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Catterick Garrison health and care complex a first A new £122 m health and care complex at Catterick Garrison – a joint project between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the NHS – is under construction and due to open next year, providing a range of health services for military personnel and the local community.
49 Reducing the risks from hospital wastewater IHEEM-registered Authorising Engineer (Water), Karina Jones, of Eta Projects, discusses some of the risks to patients in hospitals and other healthcare facilities from contaminated wastewater, and suggests a number of often simple-to-implement measures to mitigate these risks.
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54 Prioritising where limited capital funds are spent Giving the opening keynote speech remotely at the 2025 IHEEM Wales Regional Conference at the ICC Wales, Judith Paget CBE, Director General for Health and Social Services and NHS Wales CEO, reflected on the most pressing challenges for the NHS estate in Wales.
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A ‘powerful forum’ for delivering real change At the IDSc’s annual scientific conference, decontamination scientists from across the UK discussed issues including common reprocessing challenges experienced by decontamination staff, the need for clear IFUs for medical devices, whether the time is right to review the Spaulding Classification, and the risks posed by biofilms in flexible endoscopes.
62 Researching dynamic lighting’s boost to health David Navarrete, director of Research Initiatives and Professional Education at Sky Factory, discusses some of the interesting research on the positive impact of dynamic lighting systems in both reducing stress and burnout among healthcare staff, and improving patient outcomes.
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