Portlaoise General Hospital

Specialist HDS hygienic sliding doors, installed at Portlaoise General Hospital

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Hygienic Door Installation at Portlaoise General Hospital

At a Glance

Client: Doyle Construction
Location: Portlaoise, Co Laois
Sector: Healthcare
Key Products/Services: HDS Hygienic Sliding Doors, Portalp RS Door Systems
Outcome: Delivered airtight, safe, and user-friendly doors to support sterile environments in a new hospital extension.

About This Project

Client Background

Portlaoise General Hospital embarked on an extension project to enhance its facilities. This expansion required the installation of specialised doors to meet strict healthcare requirements. MF Services worked with the contractor and the design team to deliver our Dl Clean and RS door solutions.

The Challenge

The hospital needed doors that:

Supported rigorous hygiene standards
Ensured staff and patient safety
Allowed wide access for wheelchairs, trolleys, and beds
Incorporated sealed systems for infection control
Provided privacy via integrated blinds
Durable and secure under frequent use

The Goal

Installation high quality, long lasting and compliant products that met the strict healthcare requirements.
The Installation was in a live busy hospital environment so there had to be minimal disruption to day to day activities.
The products needed to create sterile, secure, and seamless spaces for medical treatment. They needed to help infection control, operational efficiency, and patient privacy.

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Products & Services Delivered By MF Services

These Products Included

MF Services supplied and installed two key door solutions, tailored to the hospital’s unique requirements:

HDS Hygienic Sliding Automatic Doors (Double x12)

Vision panels with manually operated blinds (knob-controlled)
Wall-mounted and set to a closed default position
Activation via BEA Magic Switch (contactless motion detection)
Fitted with EN16005-compliant infrared safety sensors
Designed to reduce contamination risk and improve ease of use

Port Alp RS Complete Door System (Double with Side Screens)

Double-glazed G38 door leaves with side screens
Integrated interlocking weather seals
Activated by radar and protected by active infrared sensors
Fully integrated with the hospital’s fire alarm system

Why These Products Were Chosen

Designed for airtight sealing, essential for infection prevention
Equipped with obstruction detection and automatic reopening
Manual override in case of power loss
Easy to operate, with smooth and lightweight motion, ideal for high-traffic healthcare environments
Fire system integration for added safety

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Project Implementation

Execution & Coordination

MF Services followed a well-structured plan to meet hospital standards and deadlines:

Submitted detailed drawings and won the competitive tender
Installation completed in under two weeks
Integrated glass components had longer lead times and were installed once Doyle Construction completed the building’s structure

On Site Collaboration:

All MF Services staff undertook site inductions.
PPE compliance: safety helmets, high-vis vests, boots, glasses, and cut-resistant gloves
Heavy doors were installed using lifts, trolleys, and lifting lings across ground and first floors

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Results

Key Results Included

Airtight, Hygienic Environment: Hermetic seals reduce airborne contaminants and enhance infection control
Enhanced Safety: The doors support smooth wheelchair/trolley movement and prevent injury with controlled opening force
Seamless Flow: Improved movement for staff and patients in critical care areas
Efficient Installation: Completed in less than two weeks despite.
Professional Aesthetic: Modern, functional doors complement the hospital’s clean and clinical design