South Australian Hospital, Doors Upgrade

Hospital upgrades operating theatre doors for enhanced durability, hygiene, and safety

Altro Whiterock™ hygienic doorsets

Issue

Like all hospitals, this leading SA hospital is a busy healthcare facility balancing renovations and refurbishments while providing critical medical services to the community. Recently, the hospital sought to upgrade its operating theatre doors, requiring a solution that would be durable, hygienic, low-maintenance, and compliant. The previously painted timber doors had deteriorated, with flaking paint posing safety and hygiene concerns.

Fortunately, the hospital's maintenance team was already familiar with Altro, having used Altro Walkway™ 20 / VM20 and Altro Whiterock White™ in various areas of the hospital for many years. They were pleased to discover that Altro had a door protection solution that could meet their specific requirements.

Approach

Altro Whiterock hygienic doorsets™ offer a unique combination of hygiene, functionality, and design that meets healthcare standards, particularly in areas where infection control is of utmost importance. Encased in Altro Whiterock, these doorsets are robust and impact-resistant, while also being easy to clean and maintain, thanks to their hygienic properties. They come with a 10-year warranty, adding an extra layer of assurance to their durability and performance.

Altro Whiterock hygienic doorsets are proudly custom-made in Australia and can be used as a standalone solution or as part of a complete Altro system, which includes hygienic wall protection sheets and safety flooring. This flexibility in design allows for seamless integration into any healthcare environment. In addition to selecting an appropriate door solution, the hospital was also concerned about minimising disruption and downtime during the installation process. Fortunately, these concerns were addressed with a custom retrofit style door and frame that enabled the hospital's maintenance team to install the doors over a single weekend. This approach resulted in a swift and efficient installation, generating minimal mess and disruption to patients and staff.

Solution

The hospital was pleased with the outcome and has installed Altro Whiterock hygienic doorsets in a second wing of the hospital.

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