Semi-hermetic and hermetically sealed doors for the preparation of the COVID ward at the Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophysiology
The COVID-19 pandemic was a real challenge for the Romanian medical system, which even under normal conditions had significant infrastructure problems. During this period, the suffering of hospitals in Romania intensified: lack of equipment for medical staff, infrastructure issues – old, unrenovated hospitals – lack of correctly designed intra-hospital flows to avoid the risk of contagion, etc. All these problems once again demonstrated that the Romanian healthcare system needs infrastructure investments more than ever. With willpower and long-term thinking, these aspects can be substantially improved for the benefit of patients and medical staff.
Frontline Hospitals Choose Solutions from KADRA
The Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophysiology is today one of the frontline hospitals caring for critically ill patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
In the midst of the state of emergency, the Marius Nasta Institute had to prepare a special ward to treat COVID-19 patients, a ward that needed to be well isolated from the rest of the hospital to prevent the risk of contagion for other patients and medical staff.
To meet this need, KADRA teams responded quickly with a special, tailored solution, namely medical doors.
The Right Solutions: Semi-Hermetic Doors and Hermetically Sealed Doors
Two semi-hermetic doors and one hermetically sealed door were installed to delineate the area specially designated for cases diagnosed with the new virus.
Why did KADRA specialists propose these solutions?
The semi-hermetic door primarily means enhanced hygiene – the use of a rounded casing and covers with hidden screws prevents the buildup of dust and particles, making maintenance much easier. In addition, a series of special devices discharge the electrostatic energy accumulated on the moving leaves, thus preventing the attraction of impurities. Being automated, the door requires no touch from doctors or patients, thereby reducing the risk of nosocomial infection transmission.
The automation is silent – thanks to anti-vibration operators, the Tormed SER semi-hermetic doors are ideal for areas where quietness is an essential requirement. They also offer a safety opening system, powered by a battery built into the automation unit.
As for the hermetically sealed door, it features sealing on all 4 sides. The door’s special structure causes the leaf to drop and slide during the closing movement, thus ensuring a perfect seal.
Hermetic doors provide maximum safety through presence-detection sensors installed inside the automation casing, protecting not only the passage opening but also the sideways opening movements of the leaves, to avoid accidental collisions with unexpected obstacles.
Once again, the main concern when this solution was proposed was maintaining perfect hygiene: the operator and the door have rounded shapes to reduce dust buildup and allow for easy cleaning. The automation units have an inclined top. Electrostatic energy is discharged to prevent dust from settling. The sensor-based automatic opening/closing system eliminates the need for staff to touch the door.
The HPL countertop allows for frequent disinfection with various chemical substances, the material being highly resistant.
Specialized Consultancy and Rapid Response in Project Implementation
The project was outlined and implemented very quickly, as required by the urgent situation the Marius Nasta Hospital was facing. KADRA specialists knew how to recommend the right solution for the hospital’s needs, namely semi-hermetic and hermetic doors, to safely delimit the area dedicated to treating COVID-19 patients.
"Everything happened in less than a month, from receiving the request to the actual implementation of the project and the installation of the three doors and the access control system. We did our best to respond as promptly as possible because we understood the hospital's urgent need to secure its internal flows in this special context generated by the pandemic. The installation was carried out by KADRA teams under safe and hygienic conditions, complying with all the protection standards required by the client"
At KADRA, we constantly work to adapt the best solutions to our clients’ needs, with special attention to the medical sector, where automatic access solutions can have a significant impact on the quality of medical care, patients’ health, and the level of safety in which doctors and all auxiliary staff carry out their activity.
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