Ward and Suites Redesign and Upgrade – Reliance Hospital
Description
Ward and Suites Redesign and Upgrade – Reliance Hospital
The ward and suites redesign at Reliance Hospital in South C, Nairobi was undertaken to modernize outdated patient areas and enhance overall healthcare delivery. Healthcare Designers Limited redesigned both the general wards and private suites to reflect modern hospital interior design standards in Kenya. The goal was to improve patient comfort, hospital workflow, infection control, and overall brand perception. This hospital renovation project also focused on creating a healing environment while integrating essential healthcare technologies and sustainable construction methods.
Key Features / Delivered Scope
- Space Planning & Design: Reconfigured ward layouts to improve bed spacing, circulation, and nurse accessibility.
- General Ward Upgrade: Installation of ergonomic patient beds, bedside cabinets, medical gas points, wall protection panels, and antimicrobial flooring for infection control.
- VIP and Private Suites Transformation: Hotel-inspired interiors with medical functionality, including nurse call systems, built-in wardrobes, visitor lounge areas, accent walls, noise-reducing finishes, and smart lighting.
- Lighting and Ventilation Enhancements: Introduction of LED medical lighting, natural daylight optimization, HVAC systems for proper air circulation and patient comfort.
- Electrical & Medical Installations: Safe electrical rewiring, oxygen pipeline systems, nurse call technology, patient monitoring points, and sanitary plumbing upgrades.
- Infection Prevention & Safety: Seamless flooring, washable wall finishes, easy-to-clean surfaces, proper bed spacing, and designated hand hygiene stations.
- Sustainability Measures: Energy-efficient lighting, solar-ready provisions, low-VOC paints, and water-saving fixtures aligned with green hospital standards.
- Interior Branding & Aesthetics: Use of warm color palettes, calming tones, durable materials, custom-made joinery, branded signage, and modern hospital interior styling.
- Compliance with MOH & International Standards: All upgrades aligned with Ministry of Health healthcare infrastructure regulations and international hospital design best practices.
Outcome / Results
The redesigned wards and suites at Reliance Hospital now offer a modern, patient-centered healing environment that balances functionality, comfort, and aesthetics. Patients enjoy greater privacy, better lighting, reduced noise, and improved overall experience. Staff workflow has significantly improved with better layouts, organized nurse stations, and accessible medical installations. The hospital’s image is now that of a high-standard, modern healthcare facility in Nairobi, enhancing patient satisfaction and hospital competitiveness within Kenya’s healthcare sector. This project reflects Healthcare Designers Limited’s commitment to sustainable hospital construction, evidence-based design, and functional healthcare architecture.