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As part of the refurbishment project removing the threat to the safety of patients and staff caused by the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), a solution was required that ensured continuity of care. Planned procedures should continue during roof refurbishment work and the hospital's operating theatres could not be used.
The initial plan was for two mobile operating theatres to be provided to cover the downtime of the hospital’s internal theatres. However, during discussions, it was decided that three theatres with modular support areas for storage, changing and welfare would be more appropriate. This approach would provide a 'standalone' facility to provide the alternative capacity.
In just 10 weeks, three mobile operating theatres with support modular hub facilities were designed, installed and commissioned. This timescale included the construction of a connecting corridor and fire walls (in consultation with the Trust fire officer). Training was provided for the staff who would run the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facility.
The installation of the 'mixed-modality' surgical facility (comprising mobile and modular elements) meant that the roof refurbishment work did not interrupt the care the hospital provides for its patients. Planned general, breast and laser surgery went ahead, along with arthroplasty, orthopaedic foot, shoulder and hand surgery, and urological, gynaecological, and endoscopy procedures.
As a result, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals became the first acute NHS provider in the country to successfully eradicate reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from its sites.
Vinci approached Vanguard to assist with this project due to a previous successful working relationship. We were pleased to work with Vinci to help the hospital to continue their care during the refurbishment work carried out by Vinci and IHP (a joint venture between Vinci and Sir Robert McAlpine).
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