Healthcare environments, from GP surgeries and dental clinics to hospitals and care homes, require a highly specialised approach to facilities management. With strict regulatory frameworks and critical safety standards, delivering effective healthcare FM means combining technical expertise, rapid response, and rigorous compliance.
Facilities management in healthcare settings must support:
· Patient safety and infection control
· 24/7 operational continuity
· Compliance with CQC, HTM, and HBN guidelines
· Specialist systems such as medical gas, fire safety, and water hygiene
· Sensitive environments including theatres, wards, and clean rooms
FM providers must be trained, certified, and experienced in working within clinical settings.
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Regular servicing of HVAC, lighting, fire systems, and medical gas infrastructure ensures safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
Reactive maintenance
Fast response to faults, especially in patient-facing areas, is essential to minimise disruption and risk.
Cleaning & infection control
Specialist cleaning services, including terminal cleans and deep cleans, are vital for infection prevention and control. NICEIC certification: Electrical & Fire safety assurance
NIC EIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) certification is a key requirement for electrical and fire safety services in healthcare FM. It ensures:
· Fire alarm systems are designed, installed, and maintained to BS 5839 standards
· Emergency lighting is to BS5266 and extinguishers are compliant to BS5306and regularly tested
· Fire risk assessments are carried out by competent professionals
Working with a NIC EIC certified provider gives healthcare organisations confidence in their electrical and fire safety compliance and audit readiness.
Healthcare FM providers must support compliance across multiple areas:
· CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards
· HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and HBN (Health Building Notes)
· Legionella control and water hygiene
· Electrical safety and PAT testing
· Accessibility and DDA compliance
ARH can provide digital compliance tracking via CAFM systems, enabling real-time reporting and audit preparation.
Healthcare FM involves coordinating multiple contractors, from fire safety engineers to lift technicians. ARH provide effective contractor support including:
· Vetting and onboarding for clinical environments
· Real-time job tracking and SLA monitoring
· Digital documentation and compliance logs
· Automation tools for fault detection and remote diagnostics
Automation also supports energy management, asset tracking, and predictive maintenance, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
Facilities management in healthcare is about more than maintenance, it’s about safeguarding lives, ensuring compliance, and supporting clinical excellence. With ARH as the right partner offering healthcare FM, gas audits, NIC EIC certification, and compliance services, healthcare providers can focus on patient care while maintaining safe, efficient, and regulation-ready environments.