How PropCare transformed office areas into a state of the art Nuclear Medicine Hot Lab

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust engaged PropCare to provide a solution for transforming an existing radiology office into a regulatory compliant, and state of the art, Nuclear Medicine Hot Lab facility. PropCare successfully delivered the project from initial concept through to completion, turning the idea into a fully operational reality.

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  • Sustained service capacity providing opportunity to expand service delivery / support regional demand
  • Improved working conditions
  • Enhanced flexibility and reliability in dose administration.
  • This new Hot Lab now sets a regional benchmark for best practice in adapting to evolving radio-pharmacy supply models while ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Milestones that made it happen

  • PropCare led client focused discussions to determine Trust requirements.
  • PropCare established a scope which aligned clinical requirements, regulatory standards and infrastructure capabilities.
  • PropCare produced detailed specification, design and costings.
  • PropCare led procurement of infrastructure enabling works in accordance with NHS framework.
  • PropCare appointed and managed the co-ordination and delivery of all sub-contractor services.
  • PropCare achieved implementation of a successful conversion of an existing radiology office into a secure, controlled clinical environment, including the following elements:
    • Radiation shielding, enhanced ventilation, and a clinical-grade wash basin
    • Power, data, access control, and CCTV to meet safety and governance requirements
    • A Grade A laminar flow dispensing station, providing a sterile environment for aseptic vial manipulation
    • A Radionuclide calibrator, ensuring accurate and safe dose measurement
  • PropCare delivered the project ensuring compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, and UKRG Safe Drawing Up Guidelines
  • PropCare undertook full quality checks and sign off.

Real results, real benefits

PropCare successfully transformed the existing office space into a modern, safe, and regulation-compliant facility that provided a number of benefits to the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Trust, including:

  • Enhanced flexibility and reliability in dose administration.
  • Sustained service capacity providing opportunity to expand service delivery / support regional demand.
  • Improved working conditions.
  • This new Hot Lab now sets a regional benchmark for best practice in adapting to evolving radio-pharmacy supply models while ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

At PropCare, we help NHS organisations unlock the full potential of their existing estate. With capital funding pressures and limited space across the healthcare system, refurbishing and repurposing existing offices and departments, is growing in importance. Our experienced team can support you in delivering high quality refurbishment projects that transform outdated areas into modern, efficient, compliant and flexible spaces – designed around clinical and operational needs.

From feasibility and design through to delivery and handover, PropCare provides a fully managed service that minimises disruption, optimises investment and creates state of the art environments that support staff wellbeing and outstanding patient care.

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