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Day Procedure Centre Licence: DP000305

Day-Case Endoscopy Centre

Located on the expansive 5th floor of the Grand Plaza, The Specialists Endoscopy Centre is a meticulously designed facility that exemplifies the pinnacle of specialized medical care. Boasting a spacious and thoughtfully-appointed layout, the centre has

  • 10 negative pressure endoscopy rooms

  • a dedicated recovery area for 11 beds

  • 24 private rest rooms

 

Through this comprehensive suite of advanced procedural and recuperative spaces, the centre delivers a wide range of endoscopic services, from colonoscopies and gastroscopies to other specialties’ endoscopies.

 

From the precisely calibrated airflow and pressure dynamics to the seamlessly integrated medical gas supply, water supplies, and electrical systems, every facet of the centre's design has been painstakingly conceived and executed to ensure the highest levels of safety and functionality.

 

Ten endoscopy suites were designed and constructed in compliance with standards and guidelines of:

   
  • Code of Practice for Day Procedure Centres (2023 Edition)
  • HBN-Health Building Notes
  • HTM06-01(2017 Edition) - Electrical Services Supply and Distribution
  • HTM02-01(2006 Edition) - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
  • HTM03-01 (2021 Edition) - Specialized Ventilation for Healthcare Premises
  • ASHRAE 170 Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
  • FGI Guidelines (2020)
   

Basic Information

  • Size of endoscopy suite 19-20m²

  • Lately introduced Olympus EVIS X1 endoscopic series

  • Endoscipic featuring artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Disposable devices to prevent cross-contamination
  • Ceiling lighting system
  • Emergency call system
  • Intercom system
  • Washable antimicrobial ceiling coating
  • Antibacterial and washable painting Ceiling
  • Eyewash Station

   

Electricity

In the event of a main power failure, the uninterruptible power supply(UPS) system immediately kicks in to maintain continuous power supply.

 

 

Air pressure and Air Flow

   

 

  • Endoscopy rooms : >15 air changes per hour (ACH)
  • Negative room pressure
  • Air is HEPA-filtered before entering the medical area
  • UV light system for exhaust air
  • Individual 24 hour Chiller Plant for Medical Critical Area to provide 24/7 air conditioning

The centre has its own independent HVAC air conditioning system, with independent controls for temperature, humidity, air purity, and air circulation. This system is separate from the rest of the building.

 

Integrated medical gas supply
  • MGPS - Medical Gas Pipeline System (Oxygen, Medical Vacuum, Carbon Dioxide)
  • Medical Gas Manifold Supply System
  • Medical Gas Central and Area Alarm System
  • An anesthetic gas scavenging system (AGSS) is in place to safely remove waste anesthetic gases.
  • Quality Test Certification by Pharmacist and Authorized Person (MGPS)
   

Olympus OER-AW Endoscope Automated Reprocessing System

The endoscope automated reprocessing system is a critical component that supports the high-level disinfection and reuse of delicate endoscopic equipment in the centre's sterile workflow.

 
  • Dual Scope processing-two flexible endoscopes
  • Automatic disinfection of endoscopic valves
  • Ultrasonic cleansing and high-pressure laminar channel flow
  • Alcohol flushing
  • Detergent dosing system
  • Digital Record

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

Cantel ENDODRY™ - Endoscope drying & Storage Cabinet

Provides a controlled environment for drying and storage of endoscopes after a successful reprocessing cycle, providing storage up to 31 days with only low microbial level detected. (Ref.: American journal of infective control. Vol. 47, Issue 9, 1083-1089)

  • Quality: ISO 8573-1:2010 class 1.2.1
  • Integrated sensors, continuous data input and color management provide detailed information about the drying status of all endoscopes
  • Barcode scanner and touch screen provide consistent data entry, endoscope tracking and user authorization
  • Compressed medical grade air
  • Continuously forces HEPA filtered air through all endoscope channels and the outer sheath

 

 

 

Privatre resting room

Each patient room is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before a new patient occupies it.

  • Central Vital Signs Monitoring System
  • Emergency call system
  • WLAN wireless network service
  • Electronic locked wardrobe
  • Separate lounge chair
  • Nurse call button
  • In-house disinfection laundry for patient cloths and beddings
  • Stryker trolley
  • Ensuite room private toilet
   

 

 
Recovery area  
  • 11 beds in total
  • Central Vital Signs Monitoring System
  • Automatic external defibrillator
  • Emergency call system
  • Nurse call system
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply System (Including designated lighting and sockets)
  • Bedhead trunking system
  • MGPS - Medical gas pipeline system (oxygen, medical air 4 bar, medical vacuum)
  • Medical refrigerator
  • Ambu bag
  • CPR board
  • Intubation instrument including standard laryngoscope, C-Mac video laryngoscope, and disposable endoscopic intubation
  • Defibrillator with temporary pacing
  • Emergency trolley
  • Chest drainage system
  • CVP and arterial line monitoring ​​​​

Each bed has a minimum space of 9m², with sufficient space for emergency treatment, equipped with wall-mounted devices and emergency medical equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pharmacy 

 

The pharmacy is staffed by registered pharmacists who provide expert and reliable dispensing services. The pharmacy utilizes the renowned First DataBank (FDB) - a globally recognized pharmaceutical database - which enables real-time cross-checking of patient allergies and drug interactions, as well as screening for medications that could trigger allergic reactions, with the aim of minimizing the risk of drug-induced allergies.

 

Additionally, the pharmacy is equipped with a dedicated, 24-hour independent air conditioning system to ensure the optimal preservation of the medication inventory, maintaining the quality, efficacy and safety of the dispensed drugs.

 

Through the integration of these technologically-advanced systems and rigorous quality control measures, the pharmacy demonstrates its steadfast commitment to delivering the highest standards of professional, reliable and patient-centric pharmaceutical care.