Ward 39, Hull Royal Infirmary
Location: Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, East Yorkshire
Client: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Value: £3.4m
Timeframe: 22 weeks
The brief
A design and build project to strip out an existing 900m2 office building, to transform the space into a 20-bed ward with 3 wards, 4 individual rooms and a discharge lounge.
The response
Helix CMS worked in close partnership with the client to ensure the successful delivery of Ward 39, future-proofing the project using state of the art technology and an agile approach.
Initially the client brief was to provide a general ward but due to increasing pressures placed on the NHS, requirements changed, instead delivering a cardiac ward. All design requirements had to be reviewed and updated to reflect the regulations and requirements.
When the scope, design and use changed, we responded quickly, using BIM technology to digitally re-design all plans.
The refurbishment of Ward 39 took place in a live hospital environment, above an existing ward in-use, adjoined to a live control room and access was on a blue ambulance route. Therefore, Helix took great care and attention to ensure the ward was sealed to any connecting areas, and a new access gantry was created.
“To be seen by the correct specialist team who can treat conditions immediately and have a shorter stay in the hospital. This new ward will ensure all patients have a much better experience during their time with us and will get home much faster.”
— Ellen Ryabov, Chief Operating Officer for Hull University Teaching Hospital Trust.
Ellen Ryabov explains that the completion of Ward 39 and its specialist equipment and finish allows patients to…
Project Delivery Details
Work to complete the project involved specific and specialist healthcare construction:
✓ Strip-out of existing office including all services and toilet blocks using dust extraction units
✓ Development of a BIM level 2 3D design by working collaboratively with the client
✓ Construction of new stud partition walls and suspended ceilings to create a fully designed HTM compliant mechanical and electrical installation to include specialist technology for ECG bedside monitoring
✓ Sourcing and completion of all floor finishes throughout the ward with Kydex wrapped doors
✓ Treatment rooms with Kydex IPS units, en-suite facilities and trunking
✓ Specialist furniture installations including nurse stations, desks and staff work bases
✓ Painting finishes to the ward following a specialist colour scheme
