St Josephs Hospital, Trim, County Meath

Cunningham were appointed by HSE Northeast to deliver the refurbishment of an existing patient accommodation block at St Joseph’s Hospital in Trim, County Meath.

The scope of works centred on upgrades of the existing facility to provide a modern, purpose-built, HIQA compliant extension to the original hospital wing dating from the 1960s. The new facility comprises 12 single bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The project involved gutting out and stripping back of the existing block, internal remodeling involving installation of new partition walls to form reconfigured rooms and corridors. Full fit out of the block was carried out to a high standard of specification to provide a modern healthcare accommodation facility. Installations included specialist security, fire safety and warden call systems. These were designed and installed to facilitate vulnerable end users with dementia and the painting and decoration scheme, including door color selections, were specified to promote familiarity with the environment and reduce confusion for the vulnerable end users. The project entailed provision of offices within the building fitted out to full Cat B standard. The upgrade of all electrical and mechanical installations and ancillary works in external areas were carried out.

The new facility provided accommodation for up to 21 patients, providing high quality, domestic areas in both long-term and acute critical care, within an existing live healthcare setting.  The facility comprises a mix of natural, Positive pressure ventilation lobbies and Negative Pressure rooms fitted with HEPA supply, providing protection for immunocompromised patients. The units were fitted with double leaf sealed doors & appropriate access controls. Further features include uninterrupted power supply rooms, ward pantries, storerooms, clinician and therapy rooms and family rooms.

Bespoke specialist joinery fit out of office area, family rooms, reception and waiting areas and the accommodation wing included bespoke furniture provision and wall cladding.