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5 Comment: A focus on learning and development 5 Cover story: Key role for innovative FLEX financing at Plymouth’s New REI 6 Institute News: PSDS funding and its benefits highlighted at seminar 10 Training and Development section 17 Health Sector News: Scientists in Riyadh identify new bacterium 22 IFHE News: Article ideas wanted for the 2025 IFHE Digest FEATURES
25 Minimising the cyber risks unique to hospitals Callum Bartholomew, from Cabrini Health Melbourne in Australia, discusses some of the major cybersecurity risks for hospitals and healthcare facilities, and outlines the company’s own approach to minimising the risk of so-called ‘cyberattacks’.
30 Transforming power supply at Vancouver Island hospital An engineer at AES Engineering describes plans for a new, remote, electrical energy centre at Victoria
General Hospital that will see essential electrical supply greatly improved, increase resilience, address safety issues, and provide future site flexibility.
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33 ‘Thinking outside the box’ in reducing HAIs Thought-provoking presentations on aspects of reducing healthcare-associated infections – from the cleaning and decontamination of surgical instruments, to the development of compostable, single-use aprons made from a bio-resin – featured at a Central Sterilising Club Study Day, themed, ‘Dare to Defy the Dogma’.
39 Technology’s part in enhancing clinical care At an IHEEM Branch event, members had a tour of what the two Company Affiliates who have jointly established the facility – MIG Medical and Dräger Medical – say is ‘a ground-breaking’ Healthcare Innovation Centre in Altrincham.
43 Hard-wearing door range providing lifecycle savings In 2023, Specialist Door Solutions launched a fire-rated lead-lined door for hospitals’ X-ray and laser procedure rooms, received continued business from NHS Trusts, and saw a visit by members of the New Hospital Programme team.
47 Avoiding the ill-effects of poor fenestration design
Fenestration plays a key role in how much energy is lost through the building envelope. The National Specification manager at Senior Architectural Systems, an aluminium
fenestration solutions provider, looks at some of the key considerations.
51 Putting planned maintenance top of the list
A planned maintenance strategy can pay for itself, and should be a top priority, explains Craig Harding, from HVAC specialist, Aermec UK.
57 Learnings from Sweden on designing for staff wellbeing The ‘triple whammy’ of Brexit, COVID, and austerity, are placing even more pressure on an over-stretched healthcare system, raising more concerns about staff wellbeing. Sophie Crocker, Architect at White Arkitekter, discusses how workplace design can contribute to staff wellbeing.
63 ‘No two projects likely to be the same’ for hospital lifts Graham Barker, a Partner and the head of Vertical Transportation at engineering consultancy, Cundall, discusses some of his experience delivering lift projects in the NHS, and some of the consistent issues he has encountered.
68 Harnessing a standard ‘kit of parts’ approach pays off Patrick Morrison, from NG Bailey’s Engineering Division, discusses the engineering and services business’s use of Modern Methods of Construction and a standard ‘kit of parts’ approach to healthcare schemes.
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