Comprehensive engineering and medical equipment planning designed to modernize and enhance the facility's infrastructure and operations.
Description
The project involved demolishing an existing wing of the facility and constructing a new 67,000 square-foot, 110-bed addition. The new addition includes private, high-acuity skilled nursing rooms, airborne isolation rooms, and both private and semi-private memory care rooms. Renovations to the core of the existing facility were also part of the project, covering the roof, kitchen, HVAC, central energy plant (CEP), finishes, and façade. The work was completed in phases, with RLF providing MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineering and medical equipment planning for both the renovated areas and the new addition. Lantz-Boggio Architects provided architecture and interior design.
The HVAC system was designed to serve the new program with direct expansion air conditioning and heating units, while existing air distribution was modified to accommodate renovated areas. In terms of plumbing and fire protection, the design included a potable water supply and sanitary piping for the new program, roof drains and piping for water removal, and coordination with the civil engineer to connect with site utilities. A new piped medical gas system was designed for acute care rooms, and plumbing systems were modified to align with renovated areas and required energy calculations.
The electrical scope included the design of new electrical distribution and gear to support the new HVAC and medical gas equipment, as well as interior and exterior lighting systems. Modifications were made to device and lighting locations and distribution in the renovated areas, ensuring integration with existing electrical panels. IT communications services involved designing new telecom rooms, nurse call systems, public address systems, and telecom grounding systems.
The project involved demolishing an existing wing of the facility and constructing a new 67,000 square-foot, 110-bed addition. The new addition includes private, high-acuity skilled nursing rooms, airborne isolation rooms, and both private and semi-private memory care rooms. Renovations to the core of the existing facility were also part of the project, covering the roof, kitchen, HVAC, central energy plant (CEP), finishes, and façade. The work was completed in phases, with RLF providing MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineering and medical equipment planning for both the renovated areas and the new addition. Lantz-Boggio Architects provided architecture and interior design.
The HVAC system was designed to serve the new program with direct expansion air conditioning and heating units, while existing air distribution was modified to accommodate renovated areas. In terms of plumbing and fire protection, the design included a potable water supply and sanitary piping for the new program, roof drains and piping for water removal, and coordination with the civil engineer to connect with site utilities. A new piped medical gas system was designed for acute care rooms, and plumbing systems were modified to align with renovated areas and required energy calculations.
The electrical scope included the design of new electrical distribution and gear to support the new HVAC and medical gas equipment, as well as interior and exterior lighting systems. Modifications were made to device and lighting locations and distribution in the renovated areas, ensuring integration with existing electrical panels. IT communications services involved designing new telecom rooms, nurse call systems, public address systems, and telecom grounding systems.
Medical equipment planning was another critical aspect, with a room-by-room survey conducted to verify reusable equipment in designated spaces, including medical equipment, patient room furniture, amenity area furnishings, moveable dining area equipment, and office equipment. The selection and documentation of medical equipment were carefully coordinated with other disciplines, and a detailed list of equipment for each room was developed. Through these coordinated efforts, the project aimed to enhance the facility's functionality, safety, and overall quality of care.
Description
The project involved demolishing an existing wing of the facility and constructing a new 67,000 square-foot, 110-bed addition. The new addition includes private, high-acuity skilled nursing rooms, airborne isolation rooms, and both private and semi-private memory care rooms. Renovations to the core of the existing facility were also part of the project, covering the roof, kitchen, HVAC, central energy plant (CEP), finishes, and façade. The work was completed in phases, with RLF providing MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineering and medical equipment planning for both the renovated areas and the new addition. Lantz-Boggio Architects provided architecture and interior design.
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