Case Study

Ormiston Hospital Expansion

Ormiston Hospital’s $38 million expansion adds 4,500 sqm to its existing facility, doubling capacity and enhancing patient care for South and East Auckland communities.
Client

Vital Healthcare Property Trust

Location

125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush
Auckland, New Zealand

Site Services
Austco Tacera Nurse Call System

Project overview

Ormiston Hospital is the only private surgical hospital in Auckland’s Counties Manukau District Health Board catchment, serving a population of 540,000. The facility’s expansion includes a new endoscopy suite, additional beds, consulting spaces, and provision for future growth. Practical completion was achieved in June 2024, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially opened the facility in October 2024.

G&S Technologies was engaged to design, implement, and commission a cutting-edge Nurse Call System as part of the hospital’s mission to deliver patient-centred care through technology and innovation.

Types of homes

Penthouse Apartments
Apartments
Serviced Apartments
Memory Care
Care Centre

Delivery Team
Mohammed Zabed
Project Lead
Ashley Jeffrey
Project Management Assistant

Systems Installed

Austco Tacera Nurse Call System

An advanced Austco Tacera Nurse Call System was deployed, supporting Ormiston Hospital’s operational and patient care goals.

Call Points

Strategically installed in patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas for accessibility.

Over-Door Lights

Provide visual alerts for immediate identification of call locations.

Annunciators

Audible alerts to ensure quick response from hospital staff.

Monitoring Consoles

Centralised console stations for real-time system monitoring and efficient call management.

Negative Pressure Room Integration

Ensures safe and efficient communication in isolation areas.

Scalability

Designed to accommodate future expansions in line with the hospital's growth strategy.

User-Friendly Interface

Simplifies system operation and staff training for seamless integration.

Outcomes

Ensuring Patient-Centric Innovation

Guild & Spence Technologies collaborated closely with Austco's Auckland New Zealand branch for design and verification of the Nurse Call System, ensuring it met Ormiston Hospital's patient-centric goals. Assisted by Austco's technical department, the system was tailored for robust performance and seamless integration. By focusing on adaptability and functionality, the Nurse Call System enhances the patient experience while empowering staff to respond promptly and efficiently to calls. The integration of negative pressure room communication further highlights the hospital's dedication to providing safe, innovative, and technologically advanced healthcare solutions.

Driving Operational Excellence

During the Ormiston Hospital expansion project, G&S Technologies' rigorous testing and precise deployment ensured that the Nurse Call System operates efficiently within the hospital's environment. The system's intuitive design minimises downtime, reduces training complexity, and guarantees reliability, thus enabling Ormiston Hospital to sustain its reputation for operational excellence.

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