Maintenance Updates

Accomplishments and Tasks for the 2023 season

The Maintenance Department has been working hard on tasks that will safeguard critical services at Northwood. They have been using what is called a “Criticality Matrix” which the maintenance department uses to determine which equipment and systems are critical to the operational objectives of Northwood!

The Maintenance team has identified the following as critical systems and equipment:

• Water supply and distribution systems

• Sewage systems

• Power supply and distribution. Including back-up generated power

• Nurse Call system - Partnered with IT Team

• Care Beds and lifts

• Ventilation systems

• Medical equipment

• Lift safety, fire alarm, sprinkler, and security systems

• Building structure

For 2022 the following Maintenance tasks have been completed:

• Security systems: Installed a card swipe system in the Manor elevators.

• Building Structure: Installed new ceiling in the Halifax Cabana.

• Water supply and distribution systems: Installed new boilers and storage system in the Manor.

• Water supply and distribution systems: Replaced water and sewage lines in the Manor - West

The following Maintenance tasks are scheduled for 2023:

• Nurse Call system: Replace the nurse call system in the Center building and the Manor building.

• Lift safety systems: Install new fire alarm panels in the Tower, Center and Manor building

• Lift safety systems and security: Install fire suppression system in the Northwood IT computer room in the Manor.

• Water supply and distribution systems: Replace water and sewage lines in the Center- West

Please note that the above projects are in line with the Northwood criticality matrix.