Operating theatres at Dr Gray's Hospital to re-open
Published: 07/12/2022 10:24Following extensive work to ensure air and water samples meet the highest standards required for all clinical areas, operating theatres 2 and 3 at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin are set to re-open.
The theatres were closed following a significant leak from a drainage pipe at the hospital in August. Remedial works to fix areas affected by water damage were quickly undertaken, and two of the four operating theatres quickly re-opened. A comprehensive programme of sampling and addressing other estate and environmental issues in the other two theatres has progressed.
Teams are now preparing to move back into the theatres and schedule operations.
Dr Gray’s Hospital General Manager, Alasdair Pattinson commented: “This is the news our excellent teams have been waiting for and I'm sure everyone is really pleased we can now plan for the theatres to be operational once again.
"Colleagues who lead infection control and prevention work have done a huge amount of work alongside our estates staff and the wider team to clean the ventilation systems at the hospital as well as a range of other important measures. Thank you to everyone for your commitment and dedication."