New shine for the MHH's operating room block: modernization completed!

New shine for the MHH's operating room block: modernization completed!

The Hannover Medical School (MHH) has taken a significant step in improving its surgical capacity. With today's recommissioning of the modernized operating room block 3, an important part of the MHH's infrastructure will be revitalized. After 14 months of intensive renovation work and an investment of around 6.1 million euros, including around 5 million euros from funds from the state of Lower Saxony, six high-quality operating theaters are now available.

Operating room block 3, which was the only operating area not to have been modernized in recent years since it opened, had to be extensively renovated due to inadequate technical facilities. The construction work included the renewal of the electrical systems, sanitary technology as well as the gas supply and network infrastructure. The operating center and the cleaning zone for cardiotechnical equipment were also redesigned.

Comprehensive renovations to the highest standards

Improvements also include new ceiling service units, modern operating room lights, fresh floor coverings and high-quality furnishings. In addition, essential radiation protection and fire protection measures were implemented. The measure helped ensure efficient processes and higher safety standards, which is particularly important to the MHH as around 30,000 inpatient operations are carried out every year.

An alternative concept during the construction work ensured that the operation quota was maintained. For this purpose, surgical departments were flexibly relocated, a disused operating room was put back into operation and outpatient procedure rooms were used. The support and cooperation of all teams involved were crucial to the success of this project.

Innovative visions of the future at the operating room location

In addition to renovating the existing operating area, the MHH is also striving to find long-term solutions by building a new interim building. This building includes, among other things, new operating rooms, induction and recovery rooms and staff rooms. It is designed to optimize the department's workflow and logistics, facilitating future remediation efforts and minimizing extended downtime.

The innovative planning also provides for a septic operating room with its own small lock and a central induction zone that simplifies access to the operating rooms. These measures are part of a long-term strategy to improve medical care at the site.

In the context of general developments in the healthcare system, the Benjamin Franklin Campus of the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin also shows that the modernization of operating areas is of great importance. A similar goal is being pursued here: increasing patient safety and adapting to modern medical standards, which is underlined by appropriate new building planning. These approaches could be groundbreaking for other institutions looking to improve and future-proof their infrastructure.

With the reopening of surgical block 3, the MHH has taken an important step in meeting the challenges of a constantly evolving medical landscape. The extensive renovation and new construction plans show that the university is ready to further expand its position as a leading medical facility.

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