HANEVO are delighted to have completed our Obstetrics Theatres project, undertaken for Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The scheme was designed to improve patient treatment space for the maternity services that the Trust provide. The project was completed with no impact on the ongoing Maternity Ward service provision to an exemplary standard of finish.  Works involved the full repurposing of an existing recovery space into a HTM compliant SMART theatre and the conversion of the adjacent theatre into a SMART theatre. These provide the first SMART theatres across the Trust’s estate, providing new sensor technology and monitoring equipment to monitor environmental measures and implementing an 'automated set-back mode' which triggers when theatres are not operational, turning off devices and equipment to reduce energy use and extending associated plant life expectancy.

All works were undertaken in the live Maternity ward, with careful control of the surrounding environment through extensive dust and aspergillus controls and consideration of user need throughout. At least one theatre remained operational for the full duration of the works, save for a strict 9-day window where alternative space was used to allow conversion of Theatre 1 to the SMART approach. Through meticulous planning, works were carefully co-ordinated with full stakeholder involvement throughout in a collaborative approach, including ward leads, nursing staff, estates management, fire officers, security teams and infection control. Extensive co-ordination of electrical shutdowns was an essential part of the works to maintain business as usual and patient safety as we brought the new equipment on-line. This involved several surveys, significant up-front planning, and temporary supplies to maintain essential equipment during such activity. This would not have been possible without our supply chain to whom we are very grateful.

Works included but were not limited to:

• Installation of hygienic cladding and flooring, new ceilings, and doors.
• Specialist medical equipment including new UPS & IPS supply, surgeons panel, IPS pendant and Operating Lights. 
• New small power, dimmable lighting and associated controls connected to the existing Gateway system.
• Medical gas installations, fire alarms and BMS connectivity including SMART Theatre technology integration.
• New Trough sinks in IPS units.
• Overhaul of the retained AHU that served both theatres, with new fans, dampers and ductwork to ensure HTM compliant airflow and heating/cooling performance and to meet the Trust fire strategy for occupant safety.
• Full construction of a new external purpose-built extension on the floor below to house new UPS and controls and air conditioning equipment.

Commenting upon completion of the project, Epsom & St Helier Capitals Project Manager, stated "I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to everyone involved in delivering this important and first maternity smart theatre project to our Epsom Hospital. This achievement reflects the collective effort, expertise, and dedication of all parties, and I would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude to HANEVO, our principal contractor, for their professional management and delivery of this very challenging project.  This has been a truly collaborative effort, and we are proud of what we have accomplished together in support of patient care and service improvement."