When it comes to healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, optimized operations are essential. It is of utmost importance to ensure that efficient systems and facilities are in place to serve the interests of public health. These include basic building fixtures, like elevators and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, which are the silent heroes of healthcare facilities. High-functioning elevators and HVAC systems regularly support and streamline healthcare services, boosting operational efficiency and benefiting the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors alike.

The modernization of healthcare facilities goes beyond aesthetic appeal and convenience—it is a matter of refining and reinforcing operations to meet modern healthcare needs. Mitsubishi Electric is one with this undertaking, providing innovative building solutions through International Elevator & Equipment, Inc. (IEE). We offer various elevators and air conditioning systems diligently designed to optimize healthcare infrastructure, strengthening services and serving public health.

Elevating Health Services with Reliable Vertical Mobility

In healthcare facilities, time is of the essence. More time saved on the movement and transport of patients, staff, equipment, and supplies—especially if the building houses many floors—translates to more lives saved.

As such, elevators used in hospitals must be specifically designed to accommodate the demands of healthcare settings. Special requirements include bigger cars built to transport patient beds. Mitsubishi Electric provides the perfect solution with the NEXIEZ-MR Hospital Bed Elevators, which offer larger space and lower energy consumption. The NEXIEZ-MR is available in two models, with one suited for most kinds of medical equipment and hospital beds, and the bigger one able to accommodate up to two stretchers. For freight-only loads, the Ryoden Dumbwaiter presents a dependable and eco-friendly solution, linking upper and lower floors to smoothly transport small items around a hospital.

Aside from the aforementioned functions, quality elevators are also important for general use in a healthcare facility, especially in consideration of the demographics that occupy such buildings. Hospital elevators greatly improve overall accessibility, particularly for persons with disabilities (PWDs), people with chronic conditions, and the elderly.

Mitsubishi Electric elevators offered through IEE are the top choice of over 50% of the Philippines’ leading hospitals, trusted by reputable healthcare providers to deliver safe, speedy, and efficient vertical transport for people, equipment, and supplies.

Safeguarding Health and Safety with Quality Air Conditioning

In healthcare settings, carefully regulated indoor environments are not a luxury, but a necessity. Effective HVAC systems, including air conditioning, promote the health and well-being of all building occupants, including patients, health workers, visitors, and utility personnel. In fact, HVAC use in hospitals is associated with improved vital signs, lower cardiac stress, faster recovery, greater physical activity, and ultimately, shorter hospital stays and reduced mortality rates.¹ In the Philippines, where heat indexes continue to rise in the face of climate change, dependable air conditioning can be a lifesaver in keeping both patients and health providers safe and comfortable, aiding the former in their recuperation and allowing the latter to do their work under healthy conditions.

Air conditioning in healthcare facilities provides both direct and indirect protection. Regulated temperatures and air quality help to prolong the lifespan of medical equipment and prevent machine failures. The air filtering function of air conditioners also preserves the sterility of rooms and instruments by cleaning the air of harmful particles and acting against bacteria and dust buildup.

Much more than just keeping rooms cool, hospital air conditioners keep occupants safe. And to take this protection to the next level, Mitsubishi Electric’s Plasma Quad Connect is a worthy investment that can also be installed onto existing AC units. Plasma Quad Connect is a high-performance plasma filtration system which eliminates all manner of harmful particles, like viruses, bacteria, molds, allergens, and more, to maintain safe, sanitary spaces.

Supporting and Streamlining Healthcare with Innovative Building Solutions

Modern building technologies, such as elevators and air conditioning systems, continue to transform healthcare facilities’ operations for the better—improving the experiences of both patients and staff, and ultimately boosting operational efficiency. These necessary provisions, which deliver more than just comfort and convenience, cannot be afterthoughts in building planning and management. Investing in high-quality building fixtures is crucial to fortifying a healthcare facility’s overall functionality, influencing the effectiveness of patient care, emergency response, and the overarching mission to protect public health.

Mitsubishi Electric, through IEE, is a tried and trusted provider of quality-made building solutions that transcend the ordinary, offering specialized product lines and services that will reliably respond to the urgent and everyday needs of healthcare facilities. Together, let us move forward hand in hand in advancing our country’s healthcare infrastructure and expanding healthcare providers’ capacity to serve the public. Inquire today!

¹Lenzer B, Rupprecht M, Hoffmann C, Hoffmann P, Liebers U. Health effects of heating, ventilation and air conditioning on hospital patients: a scoping review. BMC Public Health. 2020 Aug 26;20(1):1287. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09358-1. PMID: 32843012; PMCID: PMC7448359.