Categoría: Healthcare

The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, located in the East Harlem community of New York City, serves as a vital resource for a diverse demographic ranging from children and adolescents to young adults, spanning ages 10 to 26. This center is dedicated to fostering well-being and provides essential support to over 12,000 patients, resulting in more than 50,000 visits annually. Remarkably, the center’s impact extends far beyond its immediate community, attracting individuals from across the five boroughs, some of whom undertake lengthy round trips of up to five hours to access the specialized services offered by MSAHC, all of which are provided at no cost. These comprehensive services encompass Primary Health Care, Sexual & Reproductive Health Care, Optometric Care, Counseling, Support, Health Education, as well as Mental Health & Family Therapy.

In response to a critical operational need, Mount Sinai Hospital engaged DM Engineers to execute a vital infrastructure upgrade following a significant rainstorm event in August 2021. The project’s scope centered on the replacement of the building’s hot water boiler system and domestic hot water heater. This strategic initiative involved the installation of temporary boiler and domestic water heating systems, ensuring uninterrupted construction activities, even during the challenging winter season.

The project encompassed the installation of new boilers, hot water pumps, and domestic water heating equipment, along with the associated pump systems, in addition to necessary modifications to the natural gas service infrastructure. This proactive effort has safeguarded the continued functionality and reliability of essential utility systems within the facility. As a result, the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center can continue to deliver critical healthcare services to its community and the broader population it serves.

 

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), acting on behalf of NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), is currently overseeing a construction project aimed at enhancing the resiliency of Coney Island Hospital (CIH). The primary objective of this effort is to ensure that the facility can return to full operation as quickly as possible following the coastal flooding experienced during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.

Within the framework of BR+A Consulting Engineers, DM Engineers PLLC plays a crucial role by providing construction administration and engineering support for various aspects of the project. This support includes the modification of the central plant and distribution systems within the existing building, as well as the installation of new equipment that will serve the new CIH Critical Care Structure (CSS).

DM Engineers PLLC is responsible for several important tasks, including MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) BIM (Building Information Modeling) coordination and engineering support during the construction phase of the project. This involvement ensures that the various systems and components are integrated effectively, maximizing efficiency and functionality.

The scope of the project is comprehensive and includes the construction of a new Emergency Department, private patient rooms, eighty acute care beds, eight operating rooms, a twelve-bay Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), CT Scan and MRI facilities, Radiology services, a labor and delivery suite, endoscopy facilities, sixty-four behavioral health beds, and a clinical laboratory equipped with the latest technology, among other features.

By enhancing the resiliency of Coney Island Hospital and expanding its capabilities, this project will enable the facility to better serve the healthcare needs of the community while ensuring its ability to respond effectively to future challenges, such as severe weather events.

The Medical Center is a comprehensive community hospital serving the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn and its surrounding areas, providing both inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. The existing Interfaith Medical Center comprises approximately 475,000 square feet and consists of four buildings: The Main Building, North Building, South Building, and East Building. These buildings vary in age and condition. The North Building, constructed in 1925, is a 6-story structure. The Main Building, a 9-story facility, was built in 1972. The South Building, including a portion for the Emergency Department on the 1st floor, is a 4-story building constructed in 1998, and the East Building is a 4-story structure built in 2006.

One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS) engaged DM Engineers to design an upgrade for the existing air conditioning system located in the cellar of the Main Building. This system serves the computer room for the hospital’s IT department, which houses approximately twelve racks of critical equipment. The data center occupied approximately 702 square feet and featured outdated equipment that did not meet the hospital’s standards.

The scope of DM Engineers’ design included the upscaling of the two existing water/glycol-cooled self-contained air conditioning units (Liebert) with down-blast supply into the new raised floor cavity and top return within the room. The dry coolers were replaced with a redundant system to enhance reliability. Additionally, supplemental fan coil units serving the space were upgraded to meet current building code requirements. DM Engineers also conducted the necessary electrical modifications to accommodate the new equipment and relocated the fire alarm and suppression systems to align with the updated layout.

This project aimed to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the hospital’s critical data center, contributing to the smooth operation of IT services within the healthcare facility and ultimately enhancing patient care.

The Medical Center is a comprehensive community hospital that provides both inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn and its surrounding areas. The existing Interfaith Medical Center (IMC) occupies approximately 475,000 square feet and is comprised of four buildings: The Main Building, North Building, South Building, and East Building. Each building varies in age and condition, with the North Building dating back to 1925, the Main Building constructed in 1972, the South Building (including the 1st-floor Emergency Department portion) built in 1998, and the East Building erected in 2006.

A collaborative effort involving DLR Group, Fu Wilmer, Cosentini Associates, and DM Engineers was undertaken to develop the architectural and engineering design for the new Essential Emergency System (ESS) Risers and Closets at Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).

Previously, IMC had a single branch of emergency power distribution throughout the facility. The creation of the new ESS was necessary to bring IMC in compliance with current codes, address the replacement of aging and outdated electrical equipment, accommodate future load growth, and enhance the overall reliability of the hospital’s electrical power system. As part of this project, DM Engineers was responsible for developing the engineering design for all the necessary decant spaces required to create the electrical risers. This effort included considerations for intensive care units and medical spaces, ensuring that the new ESS met the critical needs of the hospital.

The project aimed to modernize and fortify IMC’s electrical infrastructure, ensuring the facility’s ability to provide essential services and care to its community while meeting contemporary standards and regulations.