Healthcare goes high tech. How Huashan Hospital North’s digital transformation increases reliability with connected EcoStruxure™ solutions
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Asia
Country
- China
Product
- EcoStruxure Power Advisor
- Power Monitoring Expert
- EcoStruxure Building Operation
- ATS automatic transfer switch
- PowerLogic™ power and energy meters
Tech Stack
- IoT
- Cloud
- Analytics
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Energy Saving
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
- Energy Management System
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Huashan Hospital North at Fudan University is a leading healthcare facility in China. It has the distinction of being a “Grade 3, Class A” facility. The hospital prides itself on being a cutting-edge teaching hospital and is committed to ensuring safer, more reliable care and a more comfortable experience for its patients. In 2018, the hospital served 950,000 outpatients and 25,000 inpatients. It employs 400 professional specialists and houses an international education and research center as well as American CAP-accredited laboratories. Despite being constructed under technological and budget constraints in 2012, the hospital staff is committed to operating more sustainably and reducing energy consumption.
The Challenge
Huashan Hospital North at Fudan University, a leading healthcare facility in China, was facing several challenges. The hospital was constructed under technological and budget constraints in 2012 and was struggling to operate sustainably and reduce energy consumption. Compared to other local hospitals, Huashan Hospital North had poor power visibility and significantly higher energy consumption relative to the number of beds. The hospital's systems were not integrated, meaning they lacked a unified interface for ease of management. There was also no way of detecting potential problems in the power system or identifying hidden dangers in electrical safety that could cause downtime in operations. The logistics staff at the hospital was motivated to improve these conditions and sought out connected technology to create a smart logistics nerve center, better manage their systems, and provide eco-friendly outcomes.
The Solution
Huashan Hospital North partnered with Schneider Electric to undergo a digital transformation. Schneider Electric implemented a custom solution that integrated EcoStruxure Power Advisor, Power Monitoring Expert, and EcoStruxure Building Operation. This formed a complete digital solution, customized to the hospital’s needs. The solution included several Schneider Electric products such as the ATS automatic transfer switch, PowerLogic™ power and energy meters, C-Bus series Lighting Control, SmartX IP Controllers, actuators, sensors, and valves. The digitization allowed the hospital staff to take a proactive approach to patient and staff safety, identifying issues before they arise, and providing a more seamless experience from check-in to discharge.
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