Since the advent of COVID-19, and the established link with respiratory virus airborne transmission, indoor air quality has become especially topical. Earlier this year, the Australian Government held a Clean Air Forum at Parliament House. Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, announced that he would be setting up a committee to improve the nation’s

Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub in Dunstable – designed by Penoyre & Prasad and LLP / ECE Architecture – redefines healthcare delivery by combining cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art facilities, and a patient-centred approach. With a focus on early engagement, placemaking, and an innovative standardised model for delivery, Grove View aims to enhance patient and

I have been aware of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) for some time, but three years ago I still knew relatively little of the bacteria’s key characteristics, since the majority of our attention in healthcare water system environments is focused on Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. However, when I was informed about the NTM outbreak of Mycobacterium

Any form of derogation from guidance is perceived by some as incorrect. This article discusses the role of derogations, but perhaps more importantly how guidance should be perceived and utilised in ensuring the safe design, construction, and commissioning, of healthcare facilities. NHS England has recently published a process for managing derogations.1 This is most welcome

Gamma Knife has become a recognised treatment for small-medium-sized tumours and vascular disorders that develop in the brain and skull base, including secondary metastasised tumours and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), for example. As a form of stereotactic radiosurgery, it presents a treatment option for complex cases where open surgery would carry significant risk. Gamma Knife uses

The climate emergency is also a looming healthcare emergency unless we see urgent action. As healthcare buildings account for no less than 40% of emissions, reimagining the built environment around us is a priority like never before. The NHS alone produces around 4% of the UK’s annual emissions, so it is clear that it has

The NHS is facing record pressures, with waiting times and performance statistics continuing to paint a bleak picture. According to the latest figures, there are more than seven million people on a hospital waiting list in England, which equates to one in eight of the nation’s entire population. Delays and backlogs caused by the pandemic

The questions I will ask and look to answer in this article do not form an exhaustive list, but will, I hope, cover some of the important aspects that electrical engineers, fire system installers, designers, and building contractors working in the healthcare sector should be aware of to ensure a safe and compliant life safety

The UK’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has developed an Electricity Supply Emergency Code (ESEC) which outlines the actions to be taken, and the timeframes, for electrical power stability recovery during an electrical power crisis. In the event of a substantial emergency, ESEC enables equal distribution of electricity supply to customers as

Building on success in delivering its ‘acclaimed solution’ for NHS Trusts to manage their PAM submissions, QuiqSolutions, in conjunction with IHEEM, is launching a suite of tools to assist in EFM governance and compliance. As the company’s Sales director, Paul Kaye explains, the scope of the solution includes delivery of a digital solution around the

Speaking in a topical session at the IHEEM Wales Regional Conference in Cardiff on 11 May (see also HEJ – August 2023), Anthony Pitcher, Senior Fire Safety Adviser, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Specialist Estates Services (NWSSP – SES), discussed some of the key fire safety challenges when seeking to decarbonise healthcare buildings –

The ‘Update from the IHEEM Technical Platforms’ was given in a mid-morning session at the 2023 AE Conference on 11 July, which was titled ‘Delivering the standard’, and also saw presentations on topics including ‘The importance of CPD’, an ‘Update from the Decontamination Board’ on the work and role of APs and CPs, and an

Duane Passman, FIHEEM, Director, Percipio Consulting, who is Co-Chair of IHEEM’s Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, reports on some of the Group’s key activities and areas of focus since its formation six years ago. He highlights particularly a series of recent interviews undertaken with individuals working in the healthcare EFM and engineering field to gauge

 Here, they summarise the most up-to-date evidence, and share details of some new research There are numerous factors to consider when deciding on the best flooring type for use in healthcare facilities, not least matters of endurance, sustainability, and environmental credentials, cleaning and maintenance, infection control, aesthetics, and cost. Safety considerations will commonly focus on

The energy crisis continues to put businesses and public sector organisations under huge economic pressure. Healthcare is one of the most energy-intensive sectors, with NHS Trusts and healthcare facilities already consuming vast amounts of energy, and the World Health Organization forecasting that energy costs will rise over the next five years. Late last year, Sheffield