Ontario Construction News staff writer
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Peterborough will receive $13-million from the Ontario government to upgrade and replace aging systems and enable infection prevention and control improvements.
The money will help the hospital significantly upgrade its HVAC system, replace an aging generator, and continue with facility improvements designed to mitigate COVID-19 transmission,” David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South, said at the funding announcement. “As we make progress on securing a new hospital in Campbellford, it is vital that we ensure those in our community receive safe, high quality medical care.
“This critical infrastructure investment will ensure that patients at Campbellford Memorial continue to receive the right care they need, when they need it.”
HVAC work will include replacing air handling units, improving ductwork, air filtration and ventilation systems, as well as upgrading the air distribution system and installing an automated building control system. These upgrades will reduce CMH’s yearly natural gas consumption by 10,000 cubic metres and lower its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 19 tons annually. In addition to the HVAC improvements, CMH will also be replacing their backup generator, which is unreliable and near end of life.
“This investment will allow us to purchase a new, state of the art generator, as well as upgrade our emergency power distribution, to ensure that when the power goes out; our ability to provide high quality patient care is not impeded,” said CMH CEO Eric Hanna.
Improvements completed over the past 12 months include installation of a new nurse call system, renovations in the kitchen and cafeteria, and the purchase of new state of the art diagnostic equipment such as a bladder scanner and digital slit lamp.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team and confirmation that we have appropriate procedures and plans in place to provide high-quality care to our community,” stated CEO Eric Hanna.