St. Peter’s Health Partners Sterile Processing Department

With the rapid expansion of services came a need to renovate the existing Sterile Processing Department, responsible for the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and medical devices to remove biological materials that can cause healthcare-acquired infections. The objective of the project was to provide state-of-the-art equipment upgrades, which required a large investment in mechanical upgrades, and ultimately provide the department with more efficient and effective workspaces.

This was one of the most challenging projects AOW has undertaken; the Sterile Processing Department needed to remain completely functional, and with the nature of the Department’s work, AOW was required to perform demolition and construction services while employing the strictest of environmental standards within the workspace. AOW also completed renovations to offices, a conference room, and locker rooms.

This project was accomplished over a series of several small phases with careful attention and coordination required with the Owner on mechanical shutdowns, foot traffic alterations, and the needs of adjacent departments. The first phase consisted of the installation of Belimed robotic pass-through instrumentation and cart washers, which were fully operational by the completion of the 5th construction phase. All phases included separate ceiling & wall systems and fluid-applied floors, which were required to be a total system upon completion.

This project was completed within budget and 4 months ahead of schedule.