HEALTHCARE ESTATES New acquired brain injury hospital for York
Jefferson Sheard Architects has been commissioned by HBD and The Disabilities Trust (TDT) to design and deliver a new Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Hospital for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients requiring specialist brain injury and mental healthcare in York. The development relocates
York House, providing a new ‘state-of-the-art’ facility on the former Terry’s Chocolate Works site. Jefferson Sheard says this will ‘meet the complex operational needs of The Trust’, and maintain its 20-year presence in York, retaining 40 patient beds and 145 healthcare jobs in the city.
come to life and becoming part of the fantastic community at the Chocolate Works,” said Bill Chidgey, director of Corporate Services at The Disabilities Trust. The architects added: “The hospital’s design responds to feedback during the pre- application process from York Council and other key stakeholders, including the Residents’ Association, Civic Trust, and councillors. The resulting architectural response meets the
“Seeing work starting on site is an
exciting milestone for us – we’re relieved to have secured the unit’s future in York, and look forward to seeing the plans
specialist brief, while acknowledging the historic context of the Chocolate Works site and the neighbouring residential building, ‘The Residence’.”
Maintaining water quality in closed circuit systems
The maintenance of water quality in closed circuit heating/cooling systems is all too often a contentious subject, with fouling and corrosion problems exacerbated by several factors – both in the operation, and in the supply and management, of the water treatment, particularly during the early life of such systems.
“The ‘blame game’ all too often results
in expensive and vexatious litigation proceedings.” So says the Closed Systems Control Association (CSCA) – a non-profit membership organisation for companies ‘who actively support and demonstrate a sound approach to the control of water quality in closed systems’, with their management procedures audited against the CSCA Service Delivery Standards and CSCA Code of Practice.
IHEEM’s impressive 80-year history
For 80 years, the Institute of Healthcare Engineering & Estate Management (IHEEM) has served its members by continuously improving and developing the benefits it offers them to ensure they have the capability and support to deliver a safe, efficient, and effective healthcare environment for patients, staff, and visitors. IHEEM works collaboratively with its partners and stakeholders to support both individual and affiliate members, and those aspiring to join the healthcare engineering and EFM sector. Dedicated to providing access to research, knowledge, and information, IHEEM is licenced by the Engineering Council to support individuals to achieve professional registration. IHEEM said: “There is a place at IHEEM for everyone working in and with the healthcare EFM sector, and a membership category to match your experience and qualifications.” Benefits include: n A dedicated directory on the IHEEM website and yearly handbook for Company Affiliates and AEs to raise their profiles.
n Company Affiliates can sponsor and/or exhibit to showcase their products and services at IHEEM events.
n Company Affiliates can save £10 per m2
on
their Healthcare Estates exhibition stand.
n A monthly copy of Health Estate Journal, with comprehensive information on the latest developments within the sector. New IHEEM Company Affiliates secure free editorial in the magazine upon joining.
n Use of the IHEEM logo for Company Affiliates and IHEEM AEs in their digital assets.
n Discounted rates to attend IHEEM events and the Networking Programme, to broaden knowledge and skills and challenge your thinking around the key issues impacting on our sector.
n Affordable CPD, with access to the MyIHEEM CPD system for easy capture of CPD activity and recording of reflective learning.
Service Provider members, listed on the CSCA website, are registered for Pre-commission & Remedial Cleaning and/or Maintenance Water Treatment. Foundation & Sponsor members are supporting organisations who are involved in the industry and not audited by the CSCA (their products and services cannot be endorsed or accredited by the CSCA).
n Mentoring and coaching career support.
n Networking with industry professionals at local ‘brand’ and national events.
n Tap into a knowledge pool of IHEEM Technical and Advisory Platforms.
n Access to the ‘Members only’ area of the IHEEM website.
For more information on IHEEM’s history, membership schemes, and benefits, and to access the event calendar and more online resources, visit
www.iheem.org.uk
September 2023 Health Estate Journal 91
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