Bassetlaw-ziekenhuis, Doncaster

De behoefte 

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.

Het 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. 

De oplossing

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. 

De uitkomst

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. 

Als gevolg hiervan werden Doncaster en Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals de eerste acute NHS-aanbieder in het land die met succes versterkt geautoclaveerd cellenbeton (RAAC) van zijn locaties verwijderde.

Onze samenwerking met Vinci

Vinci benaderde Vanguard om te helpen bij dit project vanwege een eerdere succesvolle werkrelatie. We waren verheugd om met Vinci samen te werken om het ziekenhuis te helpen hun zorg voort te zetten tijdens de renovatiewerkzaamheden die werden uitgevoerd door Vinci en IHP (een joint venture tussen Vinci en Sir Robert McAlpine).