Charleston Surgery Center

About Charleston Surgery Center

Established in 1988, Charleston Surgery Center, a pioneer in surgical care, transitioned to a state-of-the-art facility in 2019, featuring four operating rooms, one procedure room, and one Endoscopy suite, with a team of 90 physicians providing cost-effective, friendly services across a diverse range of specialties, solidifying its commitment to excellence and shaping the future of surgical care in Charleston, South Carolina.

Challenges

The Charleston Surgery Center encountered a critical obstacle as its indoor environment system struggled to consistently meet the stringent temperature and humidity requirements crucial for the facility's operations. With the challenge of trying to maintain precise environmental conditions, this led to operational delays that negatively affected patient care and overall efficiency.

This challenge had far-reaching consequences, including:

  • High energy spend
  • Simultaneous heating and cooling during unoccupied hours
  • Operational delays and efficiency impact

Solution

In response to the buildings significant energy waste, DYNAMIQ implemented HVAC control sequencing optimization measures. These were custom tailored to the building, its systems, and its occupants. The upgrades were made while ensuring compliance with the indoor air quality standards set by ASHRAE, ASHE, and ANSI for Ventilation of Health Care Facilities.

These solutions Included:

  • Installing Clockworks Analytics software to identify key areas contributing to high energy consumption
  • Data visualization to diagnose and measure and verify effectiveness of solution
  • Nighttime setback routine adjustments to eliminate the need for electric reheat during unoccupied periods

Bottom Line

Dynamiq's strategic interventions at Charleston Surgery Center has resulted in