The company said: “Decarbonising healthcare is a monumental challenge. Hospitals and clinics need to avoid unplanned downtime that could put patients at risk. This means Facilities management teams cannot troubleshoot issues after they arise. Modernisation is the answer to boosting availability and cutting energy consumption. After all, many hospitals and patient facilities operate in older buildings, where management systems are outdated and not equipped for growing demand. However, it’s not always straightforward to rip and replace assets. The sector needs a systematic approach to extend the life and replace assets while taking advantage of data-driven maintenance strategies through connectivity.”
Schneider Electric says its expert services can support healthcare facilities managers over the lifecycle of facilities and assets, ‘providing a supported journey that allows for incremental upgrades and minimal disruption while removing the drama of unplanned outages’.
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EcoConsult offers strategic guidance to make healthcare facilities safer. Many healthcare facilities are contending with ageing infrastructure and assets. They can draw on Schneider Electric’s experts to audit, evaluate, and map, electrical and automation assets ‘with best-in-class software and digital technologies’.
Schneider Electric said: “By understanding the type, condition, and status, of their assets, healthcare facilities managers can identify untapped efficiencies while setting a roadmap for digital transformation. This can unlock significant energy-saving potential. In 2019, the carbon footprint of the NHS totalled 25 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The adoption of digitalisation in this sector will lead to a significant reduction in emissions for the entire UK.
“EcoFit provides a low-risk, cost-effective path to modernisation. By retrofitting, healthcare facilities can bring older systems up to modern efficiency standards without significant disruption. By extending asset lifespan and retrofitting only active components, CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 90%.”
Schneider Electric describes EcoCare as ‘a next-generation service plan for facilities that cannot afford unplanned downtime’. It said: “It delivers 24/7 remote monitoring, predictive analytics, and dedicated expert support. Proactive maintenance reduces the risk of electrical failure, therefore increasing facility resilience, while continuous analysis of operational data results in energy optimisation. As a result, healthcare facilities can advance towards sustainability without ever compromising on patient care.”
Healthcare facilities management teams face multiple sector-specific challenges that hinder digital transformation, but the pressure to advance in sustainability remains. Schneider Electric’s services meet the unique needs of the sector, supporting teams as they deliver optimal patient care. Discover the benefits of Schneider Electric’s asset management services here.