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61 Modern facilities with sustainable hydration By integrating safe, accessible, and sustainable hydration systems, trusts can improve patient outcomes and meet ESG ommitments – Joel Wille
64 Between memory and the future: a masterplan
At the Sanatorio Adventista del Plata Hospital, sustainable impact was measured across four dimensions: clinical, operational, economic, and environmental – Cristhian Di Dionisio et al
67 Traditional solution to energy consumption
Contemporary healthcare architecture can integrate advanced medical functionality while maintaining operational continuity – Luis González Sterling
71 Importance of electrical safety in critical care
The continuing importance of electrical safety within Group 2 healthcare facilities, with reference to examples in India and Ukraine – Timo Ohtonen et al
74 Kinetic façades with responsive technology
Increasing the availability of natural light has been shown to improve the effectiveness of healthcare delivery – Fábio Bitencourt et al
80 Digital innovation in NHS volunteering
A new initiative is delivering a transformation programme that is reshaping Scotland’s NHS volunteering service – Professor George Crooks
82 Getting basics right in emergency lighting
Elevating emergency and exit lighting from regulatory compliance tools to essential pillars of resilient healthcare facilities – Michael Goodman
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 ergonomics. and honorary partner of the Chilean Association of Architectural and Healthcare Facilities (AARKHOS).
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Page 67 85 CDCs are redefining healthcare access
The managing director of David Bailey Furniture Systems takes a look at how Community Diagnostic Centres are reshaping the way patients access care in England – Tony Huggins
88 Smarter electrification to cure energy crisis
A sales manager for ABB explains why, if the healthcare sector wants long-term sustainability, securing smarter and more resilient energy infrastructure is a top priority – Nigel Thomas
91 Reduce pathogens with antimicrobial tech
With harmful pathogens an ever-present danger, there are clear benefits of incorporating antimicrobial technology into clinical surfaces at the manufacturing stage – Hannah Mullane
94 Managing of healthcare security in hospitals
The head of product management at Comelit-PAC explains how the latest technology can be used to combine accessibility with the reassurance of security for patients – David Hughes
97 Rethinking equipment safety in paediatrics
When it comes to paediatric care, healthcare providers must move beyond tick-box compliance and implement smart solutions that enhance patient outcomes – Thomas Owens
100 Digital roadmap for healthcare infrastructure
How the smart integration of digital technology can enable healthcare facilities to achieve sustainability without compromising on the quality of care – Dr Janina Beilner
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.
YASUSHI NAGASAWA Dr Eng, Dip HFP, CNAA, JIA Past president of the IFHE. He is also a past president of the Japan Institute of Healthcare Architecture (JIHA) and Professor Emeritus of both the University of Tokyo and Kogakuin University.
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.
DENTON SMITH Denton Smith is the chief engineer at Groote Schuur Hospital. In 2007, Denton was appointed to the engineering 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 hospital in order to improve the overall efficiency of the building. 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 Federation 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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