HEALTHCARE ESTATES
Digital logbooking for estate and asset management
You may have heard of phrases such as Digital Twins and Golden Threads in relation to the management of your environment, but how can you actually get started? Sitedesk says its browser-based solution allows users to ‘begin a digital journey based on a Keep it Simple approach that evolves with the user’. It said: “You can import models from a Building Information Model delivery or utilise reality capture methods like LiDAR scanning on existing estates to bring a digital representation of your environment into Sitedesk. From there, you can associate information relevant to your needs, such as attaching documents like certificates for gas safety or fire extinguishers, and add new information fields to important parts of your estate.
‘Right filter for the right tap outlet’
T-safe invites exhibition attendees at Healthcare Estates 2023 onto its stand, G60, to discover more about its new water filtration solutions, designed ‘to overcome tap and filter incompatibility challenges faced by NHS Estates and IPC teams’. It said: “The
“The key for a good digital evolution is
to ensure that there are easy next steps. Utilising a ‘plug and play’ approach with our Smart Enterprise Asset Management partners means once the user feels confident, they can bring other data overlays into their digital space and increase the information visibility, all through a single 3D representation.”
Traka says that on Stand C51 it will demonstrate its ‘capability for tailored key management solutions, designed for healthcare facilities’.
This includes the ability to control and manage contractor access to keys, and ensure that keys are kept on site and returned by the day’s end. The company says it ‘understands the need for sensitive keys to be made available for Estates teams and contractors at all times’. It said: “Touch Pro is our innovative, purpose- built, range of key management solutions that ensure that only authorised users can
‘Intelligent’ key management solutions access designated keys to restricted
areas, cabinets, or vehicles. The system provides a recognised audit trail.” Traka’s latest asset management lockers are automated medical systems that do not require 24/7 administration, giving NHS staff and key workers instant access to devices they need. High- level access control also supports ‘the essential management of keys to medical
distribution lockers’. Using ‘intelligent’ key management systems, ward staff can use
existing credentials, allowing only authorised personnel to gain access when required.
Twinfix canopies boost ‘sense of wellbeing’ recovery process.
Twinflix says that ‘in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, providing exceptional patient care goes beyond medical treatment – creating comfortable and inviting environments for patients, staff, and visitors, is equally important’. The ‘pioneering provider of innovative glazing systems’ says installing one of its ‘advanced’ canopies ‘has a profound impact’ on any healthcare environment. Claimed benefits include: n Patients can experience ‘a sense of wellbeing’ as they enjoy the outdoors without exposure to harsh weather elements, contributing to their
n Hospital staff appreciate the canopies, as they provide a space for outdoor breaks and relaxation during busy schedules.
n Families and friends ‘find solace’ in the covered outdoor spaces, ‘fostering supportive interactions, and reducing stress during challenging times’.
n Safe connectivity – patients and staff move comfortably between buildings regardless of the weather, reducing potential slip and fall hazards.
n The lightweight, thermally efficient glazing contributes to reduced energy consumption within the
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n The canopies’ sleek design ‘adds a touch of modern elegance’ to a hospital’s architecture. Twinfix added: “Beyond their practical benefits, our canopies create spaces that prioritise patient wellbeing and comfort, enhance staff morale, and foster positive visitor experiences.”
myriad tap outlet and basin styles used in healthcare facilities present a real challenge to installing a suitable, compatible point- of-use water filter. The implications of installing a non-compatible such filter can be
significant, and may inadvertently compromise end-user safety. A ‘one size fits all’ approach is not a practical solution. Choosing the ‘right filter for the right tap outlet’ is key – as compatibility can significantly impact filter performance, the outlet’s usability, and how end-users interact with it. Ultimately, compatibility is a critical factor in waterborne pathogen infection prevention, where filters are deployed as a supplementary control measure.”
T-safe MD, Stephen McCreanor, said: “At T-safe we recognise and understand the challenges, complexities, risks, and nuances involved. When designing this new range, our goal was to provide practical solutions that optimise outlet usability and end-user experience, and, crucially, products complementary to infection prevention and control practices.’’
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