High Dependency Unit, QMC, Nottingham
Sectors: Healthcare
Client: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Queens Medical Centre.
Construction Value: £350K
Involvement: RIBA stages 0-7
PROJECT:
Refurbishment of existing ancillary ward accommodation to create , two four bed high dependency wards and remodel existing patient and support facility, improving monitoring of patients and staff faculty.
CHALLENGE:
Minimise disturbance to existing fabric due to location on 4th floor and occupied facility adjacent, above and below. Improve visitor and family waiting areas and the staff breakout facilities.
SOLUTION:
Remodel existing six bed wards to four bed wards. Creation of new nurses station located to improve patient monitoring. Remodel exist single bed facilities and creation of new en-suites.
BENEFIT:
Improved patient care through better monitoring and observation of patients through the improved design.
PROGRAMME:
8 week construction period