CONCEALING THE FACILITIES IN A HOSPITAL IN THE FALSE CEILING

A healthcare center requires a complete infrastructure for the proper care of patients. Of course, medical care is paramount, but it is also advisable to have a suitable environment. In a hospital, a wide variety of supplies are needed and it is advisable to have adequate and safe ductwork. Thus, the use of false ceilings is an optimal solution for concealing the facilities in a hospital.

The false ceiling is an essential resource in health centers, outpatient clinics, hospitals and clinics. All kinds of installations run through this space and are hidden from patients and professionals. In addition, it is the ideal system for maintenance teams because it provides easy access in case of failure.

In DESMON we are specialists in the design, manufacture and assembly of various types of false ceilings. We have been involved in the installation of suspended ceilings in public centers, commercial areas and sanitary facilities. Undoubtedly, we have proven the usefulness of this resource and we always recommend its installation.

In this article we want to explain the usefulness of the false ceiling when it comes to hide the facilities in a hospital. We will review the different trusses that can be located in that space and are basic for the sanitary operation. Let’s start.

When we think of a hospital, the first things that come to mind are beds, operating rooms, waiting rooms and healthcare personnel. We imagine surgical operations, care for the sick and recovery. Well, in order for all this to run its proper course, a hospital also needs a supply infrastructure.

To begin with, we can imagine the water and gas networks and the electrical installation, but there are many more elements needed. All this must run throughout the hospital, from the ground floor to the highest floor; from the operating theaters to the intensive care area; from the cafeterias to the office rooms of the medical staff.

Undoubtedly, the best option is to locate all these facilities through a false ceiling that is easily accessible. We review those elements that can be housed in the false ceiling of a hospital.

Electricity

The electrical installation of a hospital is huge and very diverse. Different types of lighting fixtures are needed and it is not the same to illuminate a room as an operating room or an emergency room. All the wiring can run through the false ceiling and down through channels to the desired point to place an electrical outlet. It is clear that when it comes to concealing installations in a hospital, the electrical wiring is one of the targets.

Air conditioning and air renewal

The false ceiling is the ideal space to house the ventilation ducts and incorporate outlets to the rooms. Equipment can be placed to condition different spaces and renew the air quality. In addition, cleaning filters or repairing elements will be easy thanks to the accessibility provided by the false ceiling. It will be enough to lift the tile at the point where the repair is needed.

Fluids

In a health center, hygiene is basic and water is essential. It is very common to hide the installations in a hospital that distribute cold, hot or sanitary water. Medical gases such as oxygen or compressed air can also be channeled through the false ceiling. Similarly, the distribution of alcohol or treated water can be placed.

Fire and safety

The false ceiling is ideal for concealing the fire protection installations in a hospital. The pipes that feed water to the sprinklers can be located and also the smoke detectors can be fixed to the ceiling. In this section, we also include the wiring for the public address system that is used to warn patients or doctors. Finally, all security camera wiring can be routed in the false ceiling void.

Pneumatic conveying

Pneumatic transport tubes are a very common resource in healthcare facilities. They can be used to send blood samples, medicines or documents to other parts of the hospital. It is an agile, cheap and very fast system. The horizontal tubes through which the cartridge runs can be housed in the false ceiling.

The reform of a hospital usually includes a review of the state of the channeling of supplies. Hiding the installations in a hospital by means of a false ceiling has several advantages. Firstly, the installations are integrated into the building while maintaining good aesthetics and without exposing them to the patients.

On the other hand, the accessibility provided by the false ceiling is essential when it comes to resolving faults. The suspended ceiling avoids costly and time-consuming masonry work. The tiles are light and can be easily raised to provide an optimal view to carry out the repair.

Finally, the false ceiling provides a protected place that promotes the energy efficiency of the entire network of facilities.

Contact DESMON and get a quote full of solutions. We work with the best materials and always optimize the available space for a total use of space.