St. Francis Memorial Hospital’s Bothin Burn Center: Advancing Burn Care Excellence
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Location:
San Francisco
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Wellness
Description
AlfaTech played a pivotal role in enhancing burn care facilities at St. Francis Memorial Hospital through engineering design services for several transformative projects. Located in San Francisco, CA, St. Francis Memorial Hospital stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence and is a proud member of the Dignity Health network.
The expansion of the Bothin Burn Center at St. Francis Memorial Hospital represents a significant milestone in advancing burn care excellence in Northern California. Through collaborative engineering design and meticulous attention to detail, AlfaTech has contributed to creating a cutting-edge facility dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to burn victims in their journey to recovery.
Highlights
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AlfaTech spearheaded the conversion of an entire floor into the Bothin Burn Center, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to intensive care burn treatment. Spanning 15,500 square feet and comprising 16 beds, this center represents the largest burn unit in Northern California. It provides critical care to over 500 burn victims annually, offering specialized treatment and support.
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The Bothin Burn Center features an independent ventilating system designed to minimize the risk of external contamination, ensuring a sterile environment conducive to healing. Strict temperature and humidity controls are maintained to optimize patient comfort and recovery outcomes.
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AlfaTech facilitated numerous upgrades across the hospital, including steam boiler and medical gas system enhancements, remodeling of the psychiatry wing and MRI rooms, and replacement of refrigeration units and office spaces. These improvements contribute to the hospital's operational efficiency and capacity to deliver high-quality care.
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The building adheres to stringent OSHPD1/HCAI1 regulations, ensuring compliance with California's healthcare facility standards and regulations. AlfaTech's expertise in healthcare engineering design ensured that all aspects of the project met the required safety and quality standards.