Portlaoise General Hospital
At a Glance
- Client: Doyle Construction
- Location: Portlaoise, Co Laois
- Sector: Healthcare
- Key Products/Services: HDS Hygienic Sliding Doors, Port Alp RS Door Systems
- Outcome: Delivered airtight, safe, and user-friendly doors to support sterile environments in a new hospital extension.
Project Overview
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.
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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
To create sterile, secure, and seamless spaces for medical treatment. They needed to help infection control, operational efficiency, and patient privacy.
Services & Products
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?
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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