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Healthcare ventilation service

Ventilation Refurbishment and Upgrade Support

IOM helps healthcare organisations improve ageing ventilation systems, restore performance and identify practical alternatives to costly, disruptive replacement.

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Service overview

Improve performance without unnecessary replacement

Healthcare ventilation systems can become less effective as they age. Changes to clinical equipment, room use or demand can also place greater pressure on systems designed for different conditions.

Complete replacement can involve significant cost and disruption. Our specialists assess the existing system and identify targeted refurbishment or upgrades that can restore performance, manage risk and extend its useful life.

When this service may be needed

  • An ageing ventilation system is losing performance or reliability
  • Changes in clinical use, equipment or demand have altered ventilation needs
  • Refurbishment and replacement options need to be compared
  • Independent evidence is needed to support an investment plan or business case

Understand what can be improved

IOM assesses existing systems to determine:

  • Whether they remain suitable for the clinical area
  • Where performance problems are occurring
  • Whether existing controls remain effective
  • How changes in clinical use affect ventilation demand
  • Whether refurbishment or replacement is appropriate
  • Which improvements should be prioritised

We can advise on system layouts, ventilation requirements and air-handling unit refurbishment.

From evidence to action

Make informed investment decisions

Our independent assessment helps you understand what is needed before committing to major expenditure.

We provide clear evidence to support business cases, improvement plans and decisions about repair, refurbishment or replacement. This can help extend system life while maintaining safe and effective performance.

Concerned about an ageing or underperforming system? Talk to us about the most practical route forward.

What the service includes

Assess whether the system remains suitable for the clinical area.
Identify where performance problems are occurring.
Consider refurbishment, upgrade or replacement.
Provide evidence for business cases and prioritised plans.

What you receive

Clear evidence and usable next steps

  • Independent technical findings
  • Clear explanation of the risks or performance issues
  • Prioritised practical recommendations
  • Evidence to support governance, planning and assurance

Get practical advice for your organisation.

Discuss your requirements

Tell us what you need to achieve and your enquiry will be directed to the most appropriate team.

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