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HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & FACILITY PLANNING

Catholic Health Services Plans

‘Green’ Hospital and System Wide Initiatives

atholic Health Services is always CHS’ strategy includes retrofitting its
exploring ways to invigorate the existing facilities and campuses, totaling
Corganization in ways that reinforce over 430,000 square feet. These numbers
the delivery of superior care to patients reflect medical campuses such as CHS
and residents, support staff commitment South Campus housing St. Anne’s Nursing
to excellence, and continued stewardship Center and Residence, Villa Maria Nursing
of the community and the planet’s Center which is over 150,000 sq ft and the
resources. Their mantra, like their tagline CHS North Campus, where four different
is Quality care + Quality Service = a Higher service lines occupy over 160,000 sq feet
Quality of Life! of space. Among the proposed initiatives
Starting with the construction of the for energy management are low-flow water
new facility in Hialeah Gardens, St. technologies, such as installing low-flow
Catherine’s West Rehabilitation Hospital, toilets, urinals, showerheads and faucets;
Catholic Health Services is going green specialized recycling equipment; lighting
with energy management. Identifying technology and daylight harvesting and
technologies and equipment that will use installation of occupancy sensors.
less water and energy allows staff to “In our older buildings we plan to
improve their response time and produc- replace existing chillers with more energy
tivity as well as making it easier to manage efficient ones which will allow us to opti-
the facilities and systems. mize temperature set points. During times
It’s no secret that healthcare facilities of low demand for chilled water, we can St. Catherine’s West Rehabilitation Hospital. Photo provided by Arellano Construction
that build green lower their energy cost, set the temperature higher so there is less
reduce waste and provide a healthier envi- energy used unnecessarily. We also plan to wide project is significant,” comments use of resources and minimizing waste.
ronment for their patients and employees. utilize variable speed drives on chillers Mary Jo Frick, VP Finance Catholic Health The following illustrates the depth of
The overall goals of the CHS plan are to which result in longer motor life as well as Services. “We anticipate a potential annual the community impact through these
reduce energy usage and greenhouse emis- conserving energy. Heat pump chillers will savings of over $250,000 when combining planned initiatives over a 12 year period.
sions, reduce water usage, and minimize also help reduce energy use. A combina- electric, gas and water consumption. Passenger cars not driven
utility costs. tion unit can capture the waste heat from These savings free up cash for self funding for one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,374
The 67,300 square foot St. Catherine’s chilling water and use it to create hot facility upgrades. There are also numerous Gallons of Gasoline . . . . . . . . .1,775,329
West Rehab Hospital, will be the first water,” shares Miraglia. “Computerized grants and rebate opportunities that can Barrels of oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,250
healthcare facility in South Florida to utility systems will continuously monitor help offset the costs of improvements Household electricity for one year
implement such steps that will lean toward our usage and efficiency.” Re-commission- under consideration.” (# of households) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,001
green. ing of existing systems is also under con- Critical to the successful execution of Tons of waste recycled instead
“Working with consultants specializing sideration. It would require scrutiny of the overall program is information and of land filled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,248
in energy management and efficiency, each system to ensure that it is working as education. CHS plans to provide employ-
together with our contracted electrical originally designed. Adjustments would be ees with educational materials and in-serv- For more information about Catholic
engineers on the project, we will put in made to optimize performance of each sys- ices introducing them to the concept of Health Services, visit
place a Building Management System tem as usage may have changed since the sustainability, which will help employees www.catholichealthservices.org.
which improves staff productivity, saves initial installation and systems may have identify opportunities for reducing their
energy and pre-empts problems by auto- expanded or been altered. These steps can
matically alerting staff if a setting or sys- extend the life of the equipment and sys-
tem starts going out of range so that steps tems while improving energy efficiency. Famed Photographer and
can be taken to avoid serious problems. In addition to the environmental bene-
For example, the green –friendly HVAC fits enjoyed through the implementation Artist Dedicate Apple Arts &
units are high efficiency and continuously of these initiatives, there exists abundant
track and monitor for any potential defi- documentation confirming that green Crafts Center at Miami
ciency or failure in the system.” says health care facilities are better able to pre-
George Miraglia, Catholic Health Services vent the spread of germs, provide healthi- Jewish Home & Hospital
Director of Facilities Management. er indoor air and let in more natural light.
“The financial impact of this system The latest contribution to the
Miami Jewish Home & Hospital from
Dorothy (Dottie) and Arthur (Art)
BONITA SPRINGS MEDICAL SPACE Apple is the Apple Arts & Crafts
Center, located in the Hazel Cypen
Tower. Throughout the years, the
1st Floor Apple family has demonstrated its
1,350 sq ft – exam rooms, offices, lounge & large reception. commitment to the Home in both
financial contributions and “sweat
2nd Floor equity.” The Apples dedicated the
Center in honor of their three chil-
2,100 sq ft – exam rooms & large lab & 4,609 sq ft – dren-Larry, Jeff and Lisa, a delightful
6 small exam rooms, 7 larger exam rooms, several work-up reverse of the generation-to-genera-
tion mandate.
rooms, 4 offices, large nurses station, large reception
This unique activity Center allows
seniors who reside as assisted living Dottie and Art Apple
(2nd floor suites can be joined)
tenants on the campus the opportu-
nity to explore their creative side by partaking in a variety of arts programs. The
quality of their lives is enhanced because of their experience in the Apple Arts &
Crafts Center. Not only do residents get a chance to socialize while at the Center,
but they get the satisfaction of accomplishing a project, exercising their creativi-
Call WYNN PROPERTIES @ 239-947-4848 ty, learning new skills and taking pride in the results of their efforts. Whether it
is ceramics, beadwork, weaving or painting, no one wants to miss a class at the
Email: wynnproperties@aol.com Center.

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