Hospitals and healthcare
Jets® vacuum drainage systems are ideal for healthcare environments, combining infection control, cost efficiency, and long-term flexibility. This gives hospitals the freedom to focus on caring for people, not worry about infrastructure.
- Cost-effective
- Flexible and adaptable
- Reliable operation
Infection control by design
Protecting patients and staff means minimising risks wherever possible. Jets® vacuum drainage actively supports infection prevention strategies.
- Zonal compartmentation with valves to isolate different risk profile areas.
- Closed pipework system that eliminates both vertical and horizontal routes from cross-contamination.
- No internal underground manholes removing health and safety contamination and backflow risks.
- Jets® vacuum toilets limit the spread of infections compared with traditional toilets.
Jets® vacuum technology is a hygienic choice for hospitals and health care facilities where patient wellbeing is the priority.
Financial efficiency and great adaptability
Hospitals are among the most complex and costly buildings to deliver. Jets® vacuum technology supports cost efficiency at every stage.
- Cost neutrality, achieved through faster build time.
- Suitability for off-site prefabrication and modern methods of construction (MMC), enabling leaner, faster builds.
- Reduced contract duration, lowering financial risk and speeding up project delivery.
At the Royal Cornwall Hospital, a gravity drainage system was successfully replaced with Jets® vacuum technology. The change to vacuum saved money, minimised disruption, and enabled phased installation so that the hospital stayed operational throughout the process.
Faster programme delivery
Time is a critical factor in healthcare construction. Delays mean higher costs and postponed access to essential facilities.
Jets® vacuum drainage enables more effective construction programmes in multiple ways.
- Accelerating deliverables on the construction programme critical path.
- Reducing excavation, avoiding time-consuming groundwork.
- Minimising interfaces with other trades.
- Simplifying testing and commissioning.
Resulting in faster project delivery with fewer bottlenecks.
Flexibility for today and tomorrow
Hospitals are constantly evolving to address changing needs. Jets® vacuum drainage can adapt with ease.
- Sanitary appliances and drainage stacks serving vacuum systems do not need to be vertically aligned on a floor-by-floor basis.
- Late-stage or future design changes can be implemented much easier.
- Provision for future services can be safeguarded without immediate investment.
- Pipework can run in ceilings, walls, or floors, avoiding structural, fire compartmentation and spatial constrains.
- Sanitary appliances can be poisoned in any location and not restrained to existing drainage points.
This flexibility ensures hospitals remain functional and adaptable throughout their lifecycle.
Reliable systems, simplified delivery
Reliability matters in both construction and operation. Jets® vacuum drainage reduce complexity for project teams while providing long-term dependability.
- Simplified coordination with smaller diameter pipework.
- Reduced builders’ work and structural penetrations and waterproofing.
- Unified testing procedures for straightforward commissioning.
- Proven reliability in operation.
Infrastructure made easier
Hospitals are often built on constrained sites, or in live environments where existing services must remain operational.
Jets® vacuum drainage systems simplify infrastructure planning.
- Reduced enabling works and temporary service provisions.
- Compact pipework that is easy to reroute around obstacles.
Caring technology for caring environments
Hospitals are places where lives are changed every day, and these facilities require reliable systems that support safe and efficient operations.
Jets® vacuum sanitary technology has a strong track record in different types of buildings, including hospitals. It delivers a hygienic, reliable, and adaptable solution that meets the demands of modern healthcare. The efficiency of Jets® streamlines workflows, upholds strict hygiene standards, and supports the needs of staff and patients. With a practical yet robust design, Jets® helps create a well-organized and effective healthcare environment.
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