Introduction to the Critical Services Building
Canberra Hospital’s new Critical Services Building (CSB) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region. As Australia’s first all-electric hospital, the nine-storey building prioritises sustainability while delivering essential services, including an emergency department, intensive care unit, and operating theatres.
Seamless access solutions for every need
Central to the functionality of the CSB are dormakaba’s seamless access solutions. From emergency departments to patient recovery areas, dormakaba’s systems ensure smooth and efficient access for every need, supporting staff, patients, and visitors in navigating the hospital with ease. These solutions are designed to provide a safe and accessible environment, reflecting the CSB’s commitment to innovative, patient-centred care.
Smart, touch-free technologies enhance safety and security
In line with the hospital’s advanced medical facilities, dormakaba has integrated smart, touch-free technologies to enhance safety and security throughout the building. These contactless systems allow for hygienic access control in critical spaces such as the operating theatres and intensive care units, reducing the risk of contamination and helping maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff. This technology aligns with the hospital’s focus on creating a secure and efficient space that prioritises well-being.
Effortless integration of access control in every space
dormakaba’s access control systems are effortlessly integrated into every space within the CSB, ensuring that staff and patients can move through the building with minimal disruption. Whether managing patient flow in high-traffic areas or providing secure access to sensitive zones, these solutions streamline operations and enhance the hospital’s functionality. This level of integration helps to create a cohesive environment where safety, efficiency, and patient care come first.
Accessible and secure people flow
With thousands of staff and visitors passing through the CSB each day, ensuring accessible and secure people flow is essential. dormakaba’s technology provides reliable access solutions that maintain smooth and controlled movement throughout the hospital. This ensures that both patients and healthcare professionals can move freely and securely, supporting the hospital’s mission to offer the highest standard of care in a safe and welcoming environment.