Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2015 | Page 55

large-scale system implementations, is a
critical pre-requisite to success and the overall
patient experience. It is thus why Mediclinic
sought assistance from CKR iT Consulting,
when designing their new state-of-the-art
healthcare facility in Midstream.
CKR iT Consulting was responsible for
the consulting, design and implementation
supervision of the following systems, within
Mediclinic’s new Midstream healthcare facility.
IP MATV System
The DSTV IP HD television experience system
was installed, at Mediclinic’s new healthcare
facility, and it provides life-like viewing,
sharper images, more vibrant colours and
precision picture quality - all in high definition,
at each bed. The solution is the first of its kind
in SA, and facilitates the DSTV services over
an IP network, allowing system integration
to offer internet, telephone and DSTV via a
single network outlet.
The solution also provides interactive
functionality where guests can learn about
the hospital, view current news and weather
feeds, catch up on emails and even order
their daily meals. The IP MATV system is also
integrated into the nurse call system, allowing
guests to seamlessly control all functionality
of the IP MATV system from a single bedside
remote control.

order to perform their job functions, often
taking on multiple roles. Within Mediclinic’s
new healthcare facility, the control and
management of access is achieved through a
set of three independent security functions,
collectively known as AAA (authentication,
authorisation, and accounting) which is
deployed throughout the hospital.
The Impro access control system gives
personnel the permission to access only
their approved working areas. An IP based
access control system is utilised to provide
the hospital operators with the greatest deal
of flexibility brought about by a converged
network solution. An intercom system is also
linked to the access contro