Project Description
With the ever expanding UK radiology market in the private sector, TIC Health came to Bence to expand their already state-of-the-art CT service provision. The flexible CT Relocatable design provided by WH Bence allows quick and easy deployment while offering comfortable clinical and staff facilities. The design of the hydraulic deployment system means that the Bence Relocatable can be deployed on site within 20 minutes, offering a variety of benefits to both staff and patients. Starting with the low entrance, there is no requirement for steps as the deployed Relocatable is at ground level, so only a small ramp is required for wheelchair access. The additional interior space within the oversized Relocatable provides a spacious control room for three staff and one or two changing cubicles.
Key points
Project Highlights
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Rapid Deployment & Structural Stability
Ensuring the hydraulic deployment system allows for quick on-site setup within 20 minutes while maintaining stability and structural integrity during frequent relocations.
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Patient Comfort & Accessibility
Designing a spacious, non-claustrophobic scanning environment while integrating a low entrance and small ramp for seamless wheelchair access without compromising internal space.
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Remote Monitoring & Equipment Protection
Implementing a robust remote monitoring system to manage utilities and safeguard high-end medical equipment across various deployment locations.
Bence worked with the clinical team to create a reception and clinic facility to be able to do the first stage of the lung screening process. This incorporated a reception and waiting area to offer an aesthetically pleasing entrance way for patients through to spacious clinic rooms which offered dual capability for both patient interview and smoke sensation demonstrations, which hope to offer current smokers the opportunity to find ways in which to quit.
As this was a two-trailer design, Bence had to look at how to create a walkway and safe connection between the two trailers to allow patients to access the mobile CT easily. Bence created a covered walkway to allow easy access between the two trailers and the walkway was designed to make the deployment of the trailers easy and quick so that it could move between sites across Southampton.
The CT trailer was of a bespoke layout worked through with the clinical team, giving the mobile CT flexibility to not only work as part of this lung screening programme but also as a standalone mobile which could be used alongside the hospital to offer additional capacity to the Radiology department. The trailer was provided with changing and staff facilities, along with the standard control and scanning rooms. Integrated into the trailer was the latest hydraulic wheelchair access lift, allowing patients in wheelchairs to access the scanning facilities.
Bence were also able to offer other services as part of the procurement process with Bence Service carrying out site surveys across Southampton to look at utility requirements and access for the trailer to be delivered across the county. We were able to assist with providing detailed information on the utilities and upgrades required at the various sites to make sure the trailers could be deployed easily and swiftly at each location. Finally we were delighted to be awarded the service and maintenance contract, with Bence offering a long-term 7 year warranty contract alongside their service provision.
Since deployment we have had wonderful feedback from both Siemens and the NHS Trust with the unit working exceptionally well across the County.
