Greening the OR: Energy Efficient Operating Rooms

Overview

Session Description

Today, engineering systems are being challenged both from a first cost and life cycle cost perspective. Hence, the goal is provide nimble, yet responsive systems that improve efficiency and efficacy including with existing installations. Technology has evolved to that very point where more scientific data and evidence based designs exist to right size equipment coupled with a paradigm shift that “more” is always better, and in many cases has proven to be the opposite, preventing systems from being overdesigned or under-utilized and still provide just what is necessary when it is needed.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will learn practical ways to improve efficiency and efficacy in the OR through:

Improved comfort for the surgical team and the patient
Improved environment for the facility
Energy efficiency best practices
Maintainable and controllable systems and components

Damon Greeley, PE, CEM, HFDP, CBCP, EDAC

Damon Greeley has over 15 years of experience leading engineering teams, helping his clients plan new or analyze existing engineering infrastructure and provide innovative solutions to enhance user experience, optimize energy, increase sustainability, and boost emergency responsiveness. He has completed over 300 healthcare new or renovation projects across the country through multiple project delivery methods, including Integrated Project Delivery. In addition, Damon has presented for the American Society of Healthcare Engineers, and authored articles for The ASHRAE Journal, Inside ASHE, Health Facilities Management, Healthcare Design, and Engineered Systems regarding operational improvement and facility design. Each of his certifications signifies additional depth of experience that he provides to each of his clients’ projects.

John Griffiths, PE, LEED® AP

John Griffiths has over 20 years of experience in the design and specification of complete electrical systems,including distribution systems, emergency generators, uninterruptible power supply systems, lighting, fire alarm and life safety, and other auxiliary systems. John has extensive experience working with healthcare, commercial, and laboratory clients as well as working with California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development and the Division of the State Architect.