Renovation of the surgical block at Santa Luzia Hospital

The ‘Unidade Locale de Saúde do Alto Minho’ (ULSAM) is a health institution covering several health care centres in the Alto Minho region of Portugal. Among them, the Santa Luzia Hospital, located in the city of Viana do Castelo, stands out. The hospital plays a key role in providing health services to the inhabitants of the region, offering a wide range of medical care and surgeries, with the aim of improving the quality of life of its patients. 

Santa Luzia Hospital, as part of the ULSAM network, is committed to providing high quality healthcare services. Its vision focuses on patient care, continuous process improvement and the incorporation of innovative healthcare technologies. Through these initiatives, the hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, promoting a culture of safety, excellence and collaboration among the various healthcare professionals working in the hospital. These principles enable the hospital to remain at the forefront of healthcare in the region. 

One of the highlights of the modernisation of the Santa Luzia Hospital facilities, has been the recent complete renovation of the surgical block. During this refurbishment, the old manual doors were replaced with both sliding and swing doors automatic hermetic doors. These type of doors, manufactured by the company Manusa, are essential in guaranteeing safety and control in critical areas such as operating theatres. 

The surgical area of any hospital is one of the most vulnerable and controlled spaces. It is designed to maintain a sterile and safe environment for both patients and medical staff. These areas are segmented into different zones that the patient goes through before, during and after an operation; in all of them it is vital to ensure an extreme level of hygiene and absolute airtightness, to prevent infection and post-operative complications. 

The new hermetic automatic doors installed at Santa Luzia Hospital are equipped with vision panels and a flush design to help minimise the risk of contamination. This design ensures that the surgical environment is kept under control at all times, providing a safe environment for surgical interventions. Such technological solutions contribute to significant improvements in the safety and efficiency of medical processes, resulting in higher quality care for patients.