Expert advice and a checklist for efficient hospital building renovations
Hospital building renovations are a balancing act: hospital operations, which are often hectic, continue as normal; budgets and schedules are usually tight – and at the same time, there can be no compromises when it comes to hygiene, security, fire protection and accessibility. This is precisely where technology that works seamlessly together is crucial: door, window and security systems must function reliably – both in normal operation and in an emergency. Our GEZE experts in health care facilities are on hand to support you right from the planning stage: with practical advice, experience gained from real-world projects, and solutions that can be implemented even whilst the hospital is in operation.
How to ensure building renovations in the hospital run smoothly: your checklist
Minimise risks and follow-up costs right from the start: our free checklist helps you plan construction phases, interfaces and smooth processes – specifically for building renovations carried out whilst the building remains in use.
- reliable planning of construction phases whilst operations continue
- clear interfaces between product groups and responsibilities
- minimising faults for staff and patients
- planning certainty regarding hygiene, fire protection and accessibility requirements
Reducing energy and operating costs – through building automation in day-to-day hospital operations
Efficient and secure building automation and control system for GEZE products © GEZE GmbH
Building automation helps to significantly reduce energy and operating costs during day-to-day hospital operations. Instead, doors and windows are intelligently automated and controlled according to time, usage and area.
This has a measurable impact on day-to-day hospital life:
- lower energy consumption thanks to optimised opening and ventilation cycles
- improved hygiene through low-contact procedures (e.g. automatic door systems)
- Greater security through defined procedures during normal and emergency operations
- fewer operational fails in the hectic day-to-day running of a hospital
- faster response to faults thanks to system transparency and monitoring
Improved hygiene and infection control through low-contact access
Barrier-free access for visitors, patients, and hospital staff © Jürgen Pollak / GEZE GmbH
Low-contact, automated and barrier-free entry points reduce contact points and thus the risk of contamination – particularly in high-traffic areas such as entrances, wards or functional zones.
Result:
- less spread of germs
- less cleaning required
- more reliable processes during day-to-day operations
Greater security & compliance: escape routes, fire protection and accessibility
Barrier-free access for visitors, patients, and hospital staff © lake.office / GEZE GmbH
Greater security and compliance in hospitals starts with reliable escape routes, well-designed fire protection and consistently implemented accessibility. To this end, door systems and drives are designed at the planning stage to ensure that forces, opening times, modes of operation and control logic are suited to the specific area.
Result:
- less support required for patients and staff
- less damage caused by collisions or fails
- fewer disruptions to day-to-day hospital operations
This is how quickly your investment in building automation pays for itself
© GEZE GmbH
In a 10,000 m² building, the investment in smart façades and monitoring of the building envelope can pay for itself in around a year – for example, through savings on FM inspections. Using the myGEZE Connectivity amortisation calculator, our experts will calculate for you, free of charge, how quickly your project will pay for itself.
- A transparent cost-benefit analysis for you
- Personal advice from GEZE experts
- Compliant with legislation and future-proof (e.g. Buildings Energy Act)
Still in the planning stage? Then get started with the checklist now.
Get the key checklist for safe building renovations whilst the clinic remains open – free of charge and in just a few seconds.
Download the checklistHere’s how we support you, from planning through to implementation and ongoing operations:
We support you every step of the way, from planning through to implementation and ongoing operations. © Karin Fiedler / GEZE GmbH
We support you throughout every stage of the project:
- Assessing your project requirements
- Advice on standards and regulations
- Creation of door lists and a function matrix
- Tender texts (specifications) and interface descriptions
- BIM objects
- Support with the construction phasing and installation plan for hospital operations
- Coordination of all product groups involved
- Expert and efficient assembly
- Certificates of acceptance, testing and maintenance issued by personnel with expertise
- Servicing and maintenance of your equipment
