Hospital Bassetlaw, Doncaster

A necessidade 

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.

O plano

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. 

A solução

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. 

O resultado

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. 

Como resultado, os Hospitais Escolares de Doncaster e Bassetlaw tornaram-se o primeiro fornecedor de NHS agudo no país a erradicar com sucesso o betão celular autoclavado reforçado (RAAC) das suas instalações.

Nossa parceria com a Vinci

Vinci abordou Vanguard para ajudar neste projeto devido a uma relação de trabalho anterior bem-sucedida. Tivemos o prazer de trabalhar com a Vinci para ajudar o hospital a continuar os seus cuidados durante o trabalho de remodelação realizado pela Vinci e IHP (uma joint venture entre a Vinci e Sir Robert McAlpine).