How did Moorhouse Coating transform the 500-bed hospital?

Quick Answer: Moorhouse Coating transformed an 850,000 square foot, 500-bed hospital using antimicrobial and zero-VOC coatings while maintaining 100% operational uptime. ICRA Level IV containment, phased night and weekend work, patient-area scheduling, and infection-control coordination completed the six-month project on time and under budget with minimal patient disruption.

HEALTHCARE

Regional Medical Center Complete Transformation

How we painted an 850,000 sq ft hospital while maintaining 100% operational uptime

850,000 sq ft
Facility Size
6 months
Project Duration
100%
Operational Uptime
-5% (under)
Budget Variance

The Client

Regional Medical Center

  • 500-bed Level I Trauma Center
  • Serving 2.5 million residents
  • 24/7 emergency services
  • Joint Commission accredited
  • 12,000+ employees

Project Goals

  • • Modernize facility appearance
  • • Implement antimicrobial coatings
  • • Improve wayfinding and color coding
  • • Maintain 100% operational uptime
  • • Complete within 6-month window
Regional Medical Center exterior

Regional Medical Center - Main Campus

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: 24/7 Operations

Our Solution:

Phased approach with night/weekend work in critical areas

Challenge: Infection Control

Our Solution:

ICRA Level IV protocols with negative air pressure containment

Challenge: Patient Sensitivity

Our Solution:

Zero-VOC paints and odor mitigation strategies

Challenge: Regulatory Compliance

Our Solution:

Joint Commission and CMS standards exceeded

Project Timeline

1

Phase 1

6 weeks

Emergency Department & ICU

Night work only, full containment

2

Phase 2

8 weeks

Patient Rooms (Floors 2-5)

Rolling schedule, 20 rooms at a time

3

Phase 3

6 weeks

Operating Theaters

Weekend work during scheduled downtime

4

Phase 4

4 weeks

Common Areas & Lobbies

Section-by-section with wayfinding maintained

Project Results

0

Patient Complaints

No disruption to patient care throughout project

5%

Under Budget

Completed $125,000 under original estimate

100%

ICRA Compliance

Exceeded all infection control requirements

Technologies & Products Used

Antimicrobial Paint

EPA-registered antimicrobial additives

Zero-VOC Coatings

No odor, safe for occupied spaces

Scrubbable Finish

Withstands hospital-grade cleaners

Color-Coded System

Improved wayfinding and department ID

Key Takeaways

  • Operational Continuity is Possible

    With proper planning and phasing, large healthcare facilities can be painted without disrupting patient care

  • ICRA Protocols are Essential

    Strict adherence to infection control standards protects vulnerable patients

  • Communication is Critical

    Daily coordination with facility management ensures smooth project flow

  • Specialized Products Matter

    Antimicrobial and zero-VOC coatings are worth the investment in healthcare settings

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