How transport planning can help hospitals become more efficient
Transport planner Gavin Bailey is investigating how hospitals such as the children’s specialist Great Ormond Street in London (GOSH) can work more efficiently, as part of his Engineering Doctorate.
"I wanted to look at how transport issues affect health care," he says. "I am analysing how hospitals get everything from linen to drugs and whether there are ways of improving this supply chain, setting up better systems and saving money."
Gavin is working directly with staff at GOSH in the project which also involves Transport for London (TfL).
"The work that Gavin has done has been vital in assisting GOSH in its planning for the many major events affecting the Trust in 2012 and will also form an integral part in meeting our commitments on sustainability " says Peter Wollaston, Head of Corporate Facilities.
Gavin, who has worked for both the London Underground and a major transport consultancy, chose to enrol on the advanced degree programme because he was impressed by its links with industry. "As the EngD also features modules of the Southampton MBA, I believe you will graduate with an excellent qualification," he adds.
It is hoped Gavin's work with GOSH and other central London hospitals will be rolled out across London to the rest of the NHS.
Gavin graduated with a BSc in Geography at King's College, London in 2006, then worked in transport planning. He studies for a master's degree in Transport Planning and Engineering at Southampton before enrolling on the EngD.
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