Mortuary
Temporary Modular Mortuary
Whether it is disaster relief, maintaining capability during hospital refurbishment or just simply adding additional capability, Aspen Medical’s Clinical Infrastructure team has the answer.
Our temporary mortuary solution consists of two purpose-built modular units constructed from the ground up, with each module designed on the footprint of a standard 40-foot ISO shipping container for ease of movement. The modules can be joined together onsite in hours to create a compliant, modern and instantly operational surgery.
The modular units come as a “plug and play” solution – simply connect to the existing electrical, water and grey water services at the facility. The ease and speed of installation of the modular units keep disruption to normal hospital operations to a minimum. Each module is designed as close to Australasian Health Facility Guidelines as space will allow, and at times, can actually exceed these guidelines. The solution can be leased or purchased outright.
Designed and manufactured in Brisbane, the modular units are robust, easily moved by flat-bed truck, side loader, tilt tray, container forklift or crane and can be installed in a space as small as 16m x 7m which allows room for linkways etc. With each module only weighing approximately 8 tonnes, they can be installed on most surfaces such as car parks, concrete slabs etc.
Key features
The modular mortuary features a purpose-built HVAC system that delivers HEPA filtered air in a negative pressure environment. Dedicated separate reception, waiting and viewing rooms are cleverly designed to provide the utmost privacy and respect to relatives at all times. The modular mortuary can easily interface with current hospital IT and tracking systems.
Two modules make one single modular mortuary. Each module has external measurements of 12.192m long, 2.438m wide and 3.1m high. The two modules located together have a footprint of 12.192m long and 4.876m wide.
Modules maintain the same handling capability of a 40’ ISO container allowing movement by road, rail, air and sea.
The modules are of a steel frame construction with a galvanized C Purlin floor structure for long life and allow modules to be stacked or placed on a support structure for access at the first-floor level or above where required.
How it works
Our design team will work closely with your department specialists in the design phase to deliver the right product for the task. All modular mortuary solutions can be built to order depending on the requirement of the facility. The flexibility of the design can also allow for current hospital assets (fridges, trolleys etc.) to be utilised.
The typical lead time for a new build is approximately 14 weeks. Once engaged, Aspen Medical will conduct a comprehensive site survey to determine the best access for trucks and cranes, location for the modular units, and proximity to existing hospital utilities and main building entries.
After installation onsite, Aspen Medical will work closely with the hospital during the validation and commissioning phase to ensure the modular unit is operational to relevant state government health regulations. Any necessary training will be supplied before handover to ensure all staff are familiar and confident in the temporary modular mortuary.
Aspen Medical can offer either a leasing arrangement for the mortuary units or an outright purchase option. Because of the flexibility of transporting these units with little impact on hospital operations, an outright purchase is an attractive prospect for hospital chains or state governments that have elective surgery backlogs, refurbishment requirements across multiple locations or as a cost-effective solution to add capability.
Inclusions in a typical temporary modular mortuary from Aspen Medical
| Item | Included |
|---|---|
| Separate reception | ✔ |
| Separate waiting room | ✔ |
| Separate viewing room with remote curtain | ✔ |
| Holding room with provision for 9 deceased persons | ✔ |
| Hose reel to holding room | ✔ |
| Staff change room with sink | ✔ |
| Storeroom | ✔ |
| Connection to facility IT and tracking system | ✔ |
| Nurse Call System | ✔ |
| Designated workflow | ✔ |
| Connection to facility’s fire system | ✔ |
| HEPA-filtered air supply with negative pressure | ✔ |
| LED lighting throughout | ✔ |
| Quality remote controlled sound system | ✔ |
| Staff training | ✔ |
| Hot and cold water | ✔ |
Hospital requirements for the installation of a temporary modular mortuary
| Item | Required |
|---|---|
| Electrical connection to hospital | 32 Amp 3-phase sockets |
| Water supply to hospital | ¾ brass quick connector and suitable hose length |
| Connection to hospital grey water system | 50mm male threaded connection |
| Planning permission | Relevant state government/council building approvals and permits |
| Engineering | Footings and associated groundworks, associated linkways to module (if required) |