Hôpital Bassetlaw, Doncaster

Le besoin 

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.

Le plan

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. 

La solution

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. 

Le résultat

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. 

En conséquence, les hôpitaux universitaires de Doncaster et Bassetlaw sont devenus le premier fournisseur de soins aigus du NHS du pays à réussir à éradiquer le béton cellulaire autoclavé renforcé (RAAC) de ses sites.

Notre partenariat avec Vinci

Vinci approché Vanguard pour aider à ce projet en raison d'une relation de travail réussie précédente. Nous avons eu le plaisir de travailler avec Vinci pour aider l'hôpital à poursuivre ses soins pendant les travaux de rénovation menés par Vinci et IHP (une joint-venture entre Vinci et Sir Robert McAlpine).