A power cut in an operating theatre is not a technical incident — it is a medical emergency. In a healthcare facility, electrical infrastructure and low current systems are not a comfort option: they are a legal operating requirement. No approximation is acceptable.
The generator was sized on number of beds, not actual power load. During a prolonged Sonelgaz outage, the generator starts correctly — but cannot simultaneously power the operating theatre, sterilisation and corridors. Automatic load shedding drops non-vital circuits. Sterilisation goes offline. A scheduled operation is postponed as an emergency. The medical and organisational damage far exceeded the cost difference between the undersized unit and a correctly calculated one. No power load assessment had been produced at the time of ordering.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a nurse call system mandatory in Algeria?
Algerian healthcare regulations require alert systems in care facilities. The nurse call system is a patient safety device — its absence or malfunction engages the medical liability of the establishment.
What generator capacity for a clinic in Algeria?
Capacity is calculated on actual power balance with simultaneity factors per criticality level — not on bed count. A 30-bed clinic with an operating theatre typically requires 80 to 150 kVA.
Is CCTV licensing mandatory for a clinic?
Yes. Decree 09-410 requires a Type 1 Ministry of Interior licensed installer. In a clinic, patient confidentiality reinforces this obligation — care areas are strictly off-limits to any camera.
How to separate medical WiFi from visitor WiFi?
Through VLAN segmentation on the network infrastructure. Medical devices run on a dedicated VLAN with priority QoS. Visitor WiFi is on an isolated VLAN with no access to the medical network.
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