Resilient hospitals

Developing guidelines for resilient hospitals

Swedish authorities rely on 4C Strategies to develop guidelines for the next generation of resilient hospitals. 4C are working together with a vast number of actors, in seven areas of expertise:

Electricity, heat, cooling and ventilation. Development of technology provides new opportunities to build resilient hospitals.

Water and sewer. Without functioning water supply, proper healthcare cannot be conducted.

Hazardous substances. Hospitals must be resistant to hazardous substances. The healthcare system also needs the ability to handle contaminated patients.

Management and communication. The effects of a virus attack malicious code, electromagnetic pulse and failure of computer-based support systems must be reduced.

Transport infrastructure. Inventories are shut down and deliveries have short set up- and circle time. Helipads are an area of special interest.

Protection against external threats. Control- and surveillance systems, tunnels and central operating facilities must be protected.

Other technical systems and logistics. Laundry, storage of drugs, shelters, etc.