Technical Functional Assessment of the Needs in Terms of Medical Devices for a Paediatric Hospital Under Construction

This study focuses on defining the technological needs, specifically medical devices, for the new Pavilion Zero at the IRCCS Giannina Gaslini Institute, which will be organized by intensity of care. Given the complexity of the project, already in progress with building works and infrastructures, the research employed a rigorous methodological approach. A preliminary analysis of regulatory frameworks was carried out alongside an assessment of the hospital's existing technologies was performed using the database, managed by the current global service consulting company, to identify the current state of the art of the medical equipment and to adapt it to the needs of the new hospital. Detailed reviews of floor plans, the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and Building Information Modelling (BIM) project renderings were essential to verify the adequacy of selected technologies. Crucial to the process was the active collaboration with clinical staff through working groups, whose input was fundamental in shaping technology choices according to real operational needs. Furthermore, an analysis of existing technologies for potential transfer to Pavilion Zero was carried out to optimize resource management in collaboration with the current global service consulting company. Data modelling was carried out through a Structured Query Language (SQL) database to have the data structured in the design phase of the technological needs. Overall, the study presents a multidisciplinary approach to define the technological needs of Pavilion Zero, combining regulatory analysis, technological assessment, and clinical collaboration to develop a strategy that meets the future needs of the new hospital facility. Through this multi-phase methodology, it will be possible to define a structured approach in order to help the healthcare professionals to define the technological needs of a cutting-edge hospital facility.