DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROJECT
The old operating rooms in Helmond were almost thirty years old, so materials and systems were in need of replacement. That is why the Elkerliek hospital invested in a new OR complex to be able to treat patients even better. At the same time, the Intensive Care was renovated and expanded to twelve beds and a new Central Sterilization Department (CSA) was developed.
The new complex was built on Wesselmanlaan and literally stands on stilts next to the hospital. During the renovation, the operating rooms remained in use. Construction took place in seven phases based on a slide plan. Work began on the new construction of eight ORs. A new ICU ward with 12 ICU rooms was built on the space vacated from the old ORs. A new CSA department was built on the site of the old ICU rooms.
Working processes
By creating an integral design, based on the desired final situation, optimal logistics were created. Of course, the input for the desired final situation was provided by the users. The optimal support of the primary process should be the goal of the integral architectural, structural and installation design.
The working process of the operations department has a major influence on the design. Principle choices are made in close consultation with the users. A good example of this is the principle of decking. In recent years, we have realized several variants: decking in the OR (under a separate plenum), a central decking area or a decking area per one or two ORs. In this case, we opted for a deck area per two ORs.
The Day Treatment Department has been relocated and remains as close as possible to the OR. Besides a new living room for patients of Ophthalmology, there is also a special room for parents of children who have to undergo ENT surgery, so that they are close to their child. Through good discussions with the users, including volunteers, in collaboration with an interior designer, an environment was created in which patients feel comfortable and staff can carry out work efficiently.
The Central Sterilization Department is equipped with state of the art sterilization equipment. Through proper coordination with the users, the air balance is different from the standard so that it better suits the sterilization process. The CSA department consists of the preparation area, the packing area and the sterile warehouse.
During the design process much attention was paid to the phasing to get from the current situation to the desired final situation.
Our assignment
The new complex consists of eight operating rooms that are multifunctional and flexible. The latest techniques have been introduced when it comes to minimally invasive procedures and high-tech facilities, making it possible to receive support from all over the world during an operation. Logistics have also been optimized, ergonomics improved and there is more space for storage.
Eight beds were available in the Intensive Care Unit. Due to an aging population and an increase in the number of complex operations, more beds were needed. With the conversion of the ICU, there is now room for eight ventilator beds and four High Care beds. Half of the ICU rooms can be used as isolation rooms so that safety for patients and staff is guaranteed even in the event of infection. Switching options in the air treatment system allow part of the department to be isolated in case of contamination (e.g. MRSA).
During the design process much attention was paid to the phasing to get from the current situation to the desired final situation.
The new complex consists of eight operating rooms that are multifunctional and flexible. The latest techniques have been introduced when it comes to minimally invasive procedures and high-tech facilities, making it possible to receive support from all over the world during an operation. Logistics have also been optimized, ergonomics improved and there is more space for storage.
Eight beds were available in the Intensive Care Unit. Due to an aging population and an increase in the number of complex operations, more beds were needed. With the conversion of the ICU, there is now room for eight ventilator beds and four High Care beds. Half of the ICU rooms can be used as isolation rooms so that safety for patients and staff is guaranteed even in the event of infection. Switching options in the air treatment system allow part of the department to be isolated in case of contamination (e.g. MRSA).
During the design process much attention was paid to the phasing to get from the current situation to the desired final situation.
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