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25 Flexible hospital design key for future pandemics The President of the Healthcare Engineering Association of Japan discusses a study into some of the key infrastructural and other adaptations made to address rising patient numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
31 Future technology must enhance quality of care Hannover-based Architect, Martín Bentolila argues that while technology has enabled the development of new treatments, and can improve patient care, its adoption must not purely be driven by commercial benefits.
37 Multiple benefits of a standardised approach Mott MacDonald’s Ben Carlisle and Andrew Parks believe industrialisation of design and construction methods could reduce costs at every lifecycle stage of healthcare facilities, and improve patient care.
42 Priorities for water safety in private healthcare A Senior consultant at the Water Hygiene Centre discuss the priorities for those in private sector healthcare settings responsible for keeping their facility’s water system in a safe and compliant condition.
45 Creating fit-for-purpose Safe Systems of Work Eta Projects’ David George, a Co-ordinating Authorising Engineer and trainer in the development of Safe Systems of Work, debates issues around the requirement for a formal mechanical SSoW for healthcare.
49 Revisit your digital strategy with fresh eyes Con McGarry, from Digital x Healthcare at Arcadis, discusses how – with organisations set to move to a digital technology-enabled future – the journey from concept to actual implementation remains challenging.
53 Selecting surfaces that fulfil multiple needs Wilsonart’s George Emms says surfaces are a key area where estate stakeholders can make efficiency gains, while ensuring cleanability, antimicrobial protection, and durability.
56 Prince Charles Hospital’s ICU of the Future Project A look at a research project at the hospital to improve ICU bed bay environments via a variety of measures.
62 How SFG20 streamlines maintenance activity James Weber, Marketing manager at SFG20, the UK industry standard for building maintenance, talks to Mathew Houghton, IT lead for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to understand how the latter ‘got back an entire working day per week of time savings’ using SFG20 content and software.
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65 Fire safety glass can offer ‘holistic solution’ How passive fire protection measures (such as fire-resistant glass) can play a vital role in fire safety.
69 Implications for the NHS of the Procurement Act A look at the potential impact on the healthcare sector of the Procurement Act 2023, which came into force in February, and technology’s role in compliance with the new legislation.
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73 Sensor-based monitoring paying off at St George’s After securing sustainability funds, St George’s Hospital in south-west London enlisted multiple specialists to help it improve consumption and asset performance. Dave Lister, a Healthcare Solutions specialist at monitoring solutions integrator, IAconnects, explains how the hospital embraced environmental monitoring.
77 ‘Connected technology’ maintaining healthy IAQ We breathe, on average, 12 times per minute – 17,280 times a day – but how do we know our healthcare buildings are safe and healthy when it comes to air quality? Renée Jacobs, Healthcare Business Development manager at Distech Controls, discusses the importance of good indoor air quality in such settings.
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Good design and signage make all the difference Alex Warren, an associate director at The Manser Practice, an award- winning architectural firm specialising in healthcare design, discusses the positive impact that good interior design, signage, and wayfinding, can have in a range of healthcare facilities, for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
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