Modular Permanent Hospital Systems

Features include:

• Buildings can be clad in any finish and are constructed in panel form for quick installation.
• Modular construction to tight tolerance for consistent fit and all seams are sealed.
• Minimal field work for electrical, plumbing and wet trades.
• Modular pieces designed as building blocks based on a 10x20 size.
• Construction is welded all steel 14ga. galvanised.
• Sealed, weatherproof and insulated to suit all environments.
• Vinyl wrapped drywall with white rock in bathroom using fire resistant materials.
• Skidded for buuld and fitting out ex-works.
• Factory assembled for top quality quick deployment.
• Stackable on steel frameworks for multi-storey units.
• The modules can be made into apartment/flat type homes up to 1200ft sq.
• The floors of the common areas are designed in the same manner in 10x40ft sections that drop into places.
• There are special sections for wiring and piping runs with internal raceway for wiring.
• All buildings are supplied with emergency generation packs.
• Safety escape doors provided in each unit configuration, magi-lock.
• Water purification packs can be supplied. Each unit has single point connection to utilities.

Patient's Rooms

• Each unit is individually climate controlled.
• High quality, long life fittings are used.
• All rooms self contained heating/cooling.
• Hot water/cold water (temp. controlled).
• Bar size fridge.
• TV/Radio.
• Integrated closet.
• Wall wash lighting.
• Over bed clinical lighting.
• Patient lift system.
• Positive air pressure.
• Auto open doors.
• 3-section button operated.
• Card or coded entry to rooms.
• Rear escape door serviced with lift opened by magi-lock in emergency.
• Flooring is to hospital standard.
• Ceiling is t-bar and tile to hospital standard with access hatch above tile.
• Dry standpipe sprinkler system.
• Fire-rated materials used throughout.
• Ethernet for computer/phone/other services.
• Comm. port for handheld staff computer input.
• Call buttons/intercom wired to main stations with hallway observation camera possible.
• All rooms are wheelchair accessible.

Bath/Shower Rooms

• Shower and toilet c/w seat.
• Hand held fixtures, handrails where required.
• Grab bars.
• Non-slip floor.
• Accessible small sink.
• All serviced by patient lift.

Common Areas

• Interiors of the common areas are designed for open light and airy feeling.
• Designed to suit property.
• Can include any food service, recreation, theatre, common areas, nursing services, doctors offices, family conference rooms etc.

Operating Rooms

• Clinical areas - e.g. dialysis, casting, birthing etc.
• Special purpose areas - e.g. dialysis, oncology etc.
• In/outpatient facilities.

Commercial & Environmental Considerations

• From the date of order, less than 6 months completion time is required.
• Can be sold through public purchase, public/private partnership, philanthropy, co-operatives or private purchase.
• Can be purchased on a lease.
• Community services be redirected to a common facility for efficiency.
• No permanent foundations required.
• Multiple stories possible either stacked or in a steel framework.
• Suitable for renovation of existing facilities by using specialised framework.
• ALC/LTC facilities can be supplied with their own ambulance/patient transfer system for hospitalisation needs.

Other Benefits include

• Solid structure with strong frames.
• No distortion during transportation or re-installation.
• Sustainable buildings.
• Can be re-used many times over during its lifecycle.
• Will be dismantled for recycling or refurbishing at the end of its useful life.
• Ecologically sound.
• Cost effective in the short term and hugely cost effective in the long term.
• It has the appearance of a permanent structure.
• Standardisation minimises waste through build with easy to fit additions as the format remains constant.
• Faster build times with lower labour costs.
• No inefficiencies with on-site labour.
• The system can be taken down in unit fashion and relocated.
• Purpose designed - purpose built - brand new facilities.
• Easily connected to existing facilities.
• Each unit is designed with self-contained systems for control of outbreak and airborne diseases.
• High level of security and prevention of unauthorised access.
• High level of fire safety.
• Constant source of fresh clean water.
• All surfaces are disinfectant resistant.
• Creates a clean, comforable atmosphere.
• Corrosion resistance for longer life.
• Prevents ingress of contaminants for maximum hygiene.
• Ability to effect lockdowns.
• Reduces contamination by air.
• Equipment provided to utilise minimum staffing.
• Reduced occupational hazards results in reduced injuries to patients and staff whilst handling patients.
• Comfort for residents and staff.
• Greater communication between staff.
• Flexible configuration depending upon budget.
• Easy to install and maintain.
• Requires minimum staffing.
• Ease of patient handling.
• Non-medical applications e.g. offices, lounges etc.
• Ideal for low-cost housing projects, retirement homes or nursing homes.
• Much lower social and environmental impact on the local community.

Business Benefits Include

• Potential for capital recovery if the units are re-sold and moved to other locations.
• Ease of attracting funding and negotiating the raising of finance.
• Savings on cash flow through leasing options.
• Ease of budgeting - one price for everything.
• No hidden extras.
• Reuse of 'dead' space in existing facilities.
• Design can ave on use of land in areas of limited ground space.
• Lower mechanical servicing coss.
• Savings on maintenance budgets.
• Lower insurance premiums.
• Huge savings on labour costs year on year.
• Immediate availablity of ambulances and patient transfer vehicles.