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56 The masterplan as an instrument of guidance A discussion of various design experiences related to hospital master plan development using scenario planning methodologies – Fábio Bitencourt et al


61 Stop fire spreading through voids and joints


The key changes in standard BS EN 1366-4 and how they will help ensure firestopping products are thoroughly tested before certification are examined – Paul Barrett


64 De-steaming the NHS Estate: a needless error


A director at DRLC discusses the NHS strategy to be the world’s first net zero health service – part of which is actively de-steaming its estate, which may be a mistake – Louise Webb


68 Raising safety standards in healthcare facilities


The critical significance of electrical safety within Group 2 healthcare premises, focusing on medical IT systems employing insulation monitoring (IMD) – Timo Ohtonen


72 Importance of hospital ventilation assessments


An explanation by National Association of Air Duct Specialists UK (NAADUK) of the importance of assessing all ventilation systems in the hospital environment – John Cousins


75 Connected vs. protected – healthcare paradox


The CEO of Eyrise looks at how innovative glazing solutions can balance the benefits offered to patients by having access to the outside world with the need to keep people in hospital safe – Dr Michael Grund


STEVE REES Steve Rees is president of the IFHE and the former chief program officer of Capital Management at Alberta Health Services. He is a certified facility manager, holds three trade certificates, and is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s construction administration programme. He has worked in healthcare facilities management for over 40 years and is a past president of the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society.


FÁBIO BITENCOURT Fábio Bitencourt gained a doctorate in sciences of architecture (2007) and a masters in environmental comfort (2002). He was president of the Brazilian Association for Development of the Hospital Building (ABDEH) 2011/2014 and vice president of technical and scientific development of the ABDEH from 2005 to 2008. Titular emeritus of the Brazilian Academy of Hospital Administration (ABAH) since 2012, he is also a professor in post-graduate courses in architecture, ergonomics, environmental comfort and hospital administration in Brazilian universities. He is author of various books, articles and publications on healthcare architecture, human comfort, healthcare design, hospital history, environments and


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Page 64 78 RTLS solves shortage of skilled nursing staff


With day-to-day life in hospitals more complex, the head of product management healthcare at Schrack Seconet explains why real time localisation systems are a gamechanger – Christoph Karl


81 A history of success in less than 30 years


Colleagues at RAF Arquitetura discuss the building of a new D’or Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Rodrigo Sambaquy et al


84 Recent developments in seismic resilience


New Zealand has been on a journey to improve the seismic resilience of its hospital building stock. Here, colleagues from Beca, New Zealand, present a summary of key advances in hospital seismic resilience – Jared Keen et al


88 Block Micelles damage to generator injectors


Micelles are a major factor in emergency generator damage, yet traditional filters do not remove them efficiently. Here, a lecturer in advanced biofuels outlines a better solution – Pat Smyth


91 Upgraded services aid carbon reduction goals


The design and construction of a production facility for global drug delivery devices manufacturer Recipharm, which was completed by controlled environment specialist BES – Colin Clayton


94 Supply chain simplified in healthcare building


The requirements and regulations healthcare facilities must meet for lighting control, critical power, and fire safety, and the supply chain’s role in this – Paul Martin et al


ergonomics. and honorary partner of the Chilean Association of Architectural and Healthcare Facilities (AARKHOS).


DOUWE H. KIESTRA Past president of the IFHE, past president of The Dutch Federation of Technical Facility Managers in Healthcare (NVTG), observer of the IFHE, member of several branch committees. He has 25 years’ experience working in the building industry and hospitals.


DANIELA PEDRINI Daniela Pedrini is the former president of the IFHE and IFHE- EU, and president of the Italian Society for Healthcare Engineering and Architecture (SIAIS). She is director of the technical, planning, development, and investments department of the Hospital-University Authority of Bologna - Sant’Orsola Polyclinic. Daniela has a long career in the health sector, with important roles in the management of technical aspects of hospitals, and teaches for many healthcare engineering courses and university Master’s programmes. She has been honoured with a medal of the Italian Republic Order of Merit.


YASUSHI NAGASAWA Dr Eng Dip HFP, JIA Past president of the IFHE. He is also a past president of the Japan Institute of Healthcare Architecture (JIHA).


DENTON SMITH Denton Smith is the chief engineer at Groote Schuur Hospital. In 2007, Denton was appointed to the engi- neering department as the head of medical gasses and was responsible for the maintenance, management, and installation of medical gas systems and reticulation. In 2011 he was appointed as acting head of engineering and officially appointed to the role in 2013. Denton has made it his mission to improve systems within the hospi- tal in order to improve the overall efficiency of the build- ing. As a result, the engineering department has won awards for energy efficiency and innovation, including the coveted AEE (Association of Energy Engineers) Sub Saraha Africa Region Institutional Energy Management Award. He is a regular speaker at the South African Fed- eration of Healthcare Engineering, SAFHE, and at IFHE Conferences, and serves on the Executive Committee of SAFHE as well as the IFHE Committee.


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