{
  "abstract": "Efficient space utilisation is a growing challenge in healthcare, particularly in diagnostic services where resources are often constrained. This study examines a novel approach to maximising hospital room utilisation through the integration of Sleep Study and Echocardiography services within a single clinical environment, ensuring continuous 24-hour room occupancy.Traditionally, sleep studies are conducted overnight, leaving diagnostic rooms vacant during daytime hours, while echocardiography procedures take place during the day, resulting in unused space overnight. To address this inefficiency, hospital rooms were redesigned to accommodate both modalities seamlessly, using adaptable infrastructure and well-coordinated workflows.A key component of this transformation was the adaptation of room layouts to enhance functionality and patient experience. Soundproof doors were installed to maintain silence during overnight sleep studies, ensuring minimal disruption. All medical equipment, including echocardiography machines and couch, was strategically stored in designated lockers, creating a clutter-free environment and maintaining an ambient, calming atmosphere when not in use. Desks were fitted with roller shutters to conceal computers, further enhancing the aesthetic and functional versatility of the space. Each room was also equipped with a private shower and bathroom to improve patient comfort and meet hygiene standards.Operational success was driven by precise scheduling, robust infection control protocols, and quick room turnaround procedures. These adjustments led to a marked improvement in room utilisation, increasing from 31% to 94%. The adaptable design not only upheld clinical standards but also boosted efficiency, providing a potential model for other departments facing similar space constraints.This innovative approach to space-sharing in healthcare settings demonstrates the potential to optimise hospital resources without the need for additional infrastructure. By incorporating adaptable medical equipment, soundproofing, and storage solutions, the Sleep Study and Echocardiography teams successfully created a dual-purpose environment that maintains high clinical standards while improving operational efficiency. The findings offer a scalable model that can be implemented in other departments facing similar space constraints, contributing to a more sustainable and patient-centred healthcare system.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University College London Hospitals"
      ],
      "name": "Ana Ferreira"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University College London Hospitals"
      ],
      "name": "Jose Bingcang"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University College London Hospitals"
      ],
      "name": "Michael Storey"
    }
  ],
  "title": "3-004 Scan, sleep, repeat: maximising healthcare space around the Clock",
  "uid": "ffb23e89-fcbc-5648-8cdb-39b2426521c0"
}