NUHS Group Facility Management Strategic Transformation - From Preventive to Predictive Maintenance
31 December 2022
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Technology
Platform
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Cluster
National University Health System
Shift from preventive to predictive maintenance to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity. Transforming FM into a predictive model improved resource utilization and reduced risks.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Digitalisation, Internet of Things, Data Management, Data Analytics, Build Environment, Facilities Management Improvements, Automation, Robotics/Autonomous Systems, Water Waste, Productivity, Cost Saving, Artificial Intelligence
About this Content
Aims
Shift from preventive to predictive maintenance to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
Background
Hospital FM relies heavily on labor-intensive, manual workflows, prone to inefficiencies.
Methods
Deployed drones for building inspection, IoT sensors for temperature/sewer monitoring, and touchless lift technology.
Results
50% cost savings for inspections; improved workplace safety; reduced energy consumption by implementing predictive systems.
Conclusion
Transforming FM into a predictive model improved resource utilization and reduced risks.
Lessons Learnt
Innovative technology like drones and IoT sensors enhances operational efficiency and safety.
Additional Information
2022 National HIP Best Practice Medal – Automation, IT & Robotics Innovation
Keywords
Predictive Maintenance, IoT Sensors, Drone Technology, Facilities Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, National University Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Ng Kian Swan |
Project Member(s) | Kelvin Quek |
Connect with this contributor!
Low Jie Ling - Low_Jie_Ling@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_271_NUHS_NHIP_2022_NUHS_Group_Facility_Management_Strategic_Transformation.pdf (opens in new tab)