£900,000 investment transforms Intensive Care Unit
A major refurbishment has boosted safety and modernised high quality patient care at an Essex Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Broomfield Hospital’s ICU, which cares for around 75 patients each month, has been redesigned to allow more room for vital equipment around each bed.
Almost £1million has been spent on installing ceiling mounted flexible systems that can deliver medical gases to where the patient is, reducing clutter on the floor and providing more room for staff to deliver care to patients.
Paul Arnold, Critical Care Matron, said: “This increased flexibility allows staff to work closer to patients and deliver day-to-day care more effectively.
“The updated design also reflects how intensive care has evolved, with more patients now awake and involved in their recovery. Improved layouts and adjustable lighting help to create a calmer, more supportive environment for both patients and staff.”
From planning to completion, the project took 18 months and was delivered through the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s equipment replacement programme.
Image: Paul Arnold in the revamped ICU at Broomfield Hospital