Management of Consultants Private Suites - Galway Clinic
Annual Costs in 2010 -20% on 2008 Actual- No formal management prior to engagement
- Maintenance of Common Areas Consultants wing & Hospital
- Management & Administration
- Health & Safety, Fire and Environmental Policies
- Reserve Fund
Centre Hospitalier d'Alès - France
€1mill Ann. Procurement Savings of €2.5mill Total- 1,200 staff near Nimes in France
- Admissions & Bed Management
- Medical Support Areas
- Operating theatres
- Finance & Administration
- Catering, Cleaning, Waste Management
- Procurement
MCH Hospital - The Hague
€1.3mill Ann. Procurement Savings of €10mill Total- One of the most prestigious hospital groups in Holland.
- Savings in the region of €10 million were identified
- € 1.3 million from purchasing and inventory improvements,
- The rest from productivity improvements in the Cure, Care and other support areas
Theatre Energy Management
Savings of € 61,000 Per AnnumAnnualised Reduction in Carbon by 220 tonnes
- We undertook a review of all Energy Management throughout this Private Clinic
- Savings were identified in many areas, most significantly in the Theatre Energy Management Centre
- Through behavioural changes and more efficient energy management, we implemented a plan and the savings above were achieved
Water Management & Conservation
Water Saving Measures and the Conservation of water can reduce water usage by 20%. We have advised and implemented the following water saving initiatives;- Softeners can increase heaters and other equipment productivity by 30%
- Direct Plumbed Drinking Water Reduces Cost by 50% over Bottled Water
- Provision of Rainwater Harvesting Facilities enables recycling of rainwater
- Well Drilling - 100% SAVING on local authority Charges
- Change Shower Heads - 40% Water Usage Saving
- Water Conservation Plans Prepared & Implementation
Clinical Waste Management
Water Saving Measures and the Conservation of water can reduce water usage by 20%. We have advised and implemented the following water saving initiatives;- Clinical Waste is a major cost for all Health Care Facilities
- The graph opposite shows how we reduced year on year clinical waste in a large private clinic.
- We can educate staff and change behaviour to Reduce Costs
- New methods and equipment implemented to help reduce Clinical Waste Costs
- Significant Cost and Environmental Savings
- We are currently working on new technologies to provide on site clinical waste treatment to further reduce costs
Household Waste Management
- Household waste sent to landfill is expensive has a whole life cycle impact on the environment
- We have sourced operations in which household waste is used as a solid recovered fuel and exported for its calorific value thereby eliminating domestic waste sent to landfill.
- 50% REDUCTION ON COSTS ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL
- Rebates on Cardboard, Plastics, Mixed Recycling and Wood Free Of Charge
- Recyclables are also Exported
Green Hospital Initiatives
We have developed a 'Green Hospital Programme' to help improve the facilities impact on the environment and reduce a facilities carbon footprintThis Programme includes but is not limited to;
- Information and Education of Staff Total Energy Management Systems & Energy Reduction Programmes
- Bio Nova - Composting of Household Waste
- On site oxygen generation
- Total Science - Treatment of Clinical Waste
- Carbon Emission Reduction Programmes
- Green Hospital Design Guidance for new or existing facilities
Late Discharges in Hospitals
- Late Discharges are a significant and constant problem unless addressed properly
- We have successfully implemented initiatives to reduce late discharges
- This involved consultation, planning, implementation and monitoring.
- Increased occupancy = increased revenue
Utilities Management
Utilities Costs are on the increaseUp 26% in 2011 on 2010
Changes in Utilities can realise significant savings in your overall budgets.
For Example, in one Private Clinic, the following savings were implemented and realised;
- Change to Natural Gas from LPG = 40% Saving or € 204,000 annual savings
- Change Phone Providers & Plans = 69% reduction in costs or
- Drill your own water well = 100% saving on Local Authority Charges or Savings of € 80,000 in year 1
- Changing Postal Provider = 20% Saving on Costs
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