Diagnostic Imaging

SPA Engineering specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering consulting services tailored to the unique needs of diagnostic imaging within healthcare facilities and clinics. Our expertise spans across the critical aspects of healthcare infrastructure design, ensuring that all systems integrate seamlessly to support advanced medical imaging technologies. Key services include:

Electrical System Design:

• Custom power distribution solutions to support high-energy diagnostic equipment such as MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy, Mammography and X-ray machines.
• Redundant and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to ensure continuous operation of critical equipment.
• Electrical panel design, circuiting, and load analysis tailored to diagnostic imaging requirements.

Structural Engineering Design:

• Structural design to support the significant weight of imaging equipment such as MRIs, CT scanners, and X-ray machines.
• Analysis and reinforcement of floors, walls, and ceilings to meet loading and anchoring requirements.
• Structural assessments and retrofits for diagnostic imaging installations in existing buildings.
• Modifications to ensure compliance with current building codes and imaging-specific requirements.
• Providing engineering support for drilling of concrete cores within existing facilities

Shielding and Safety:

• Design coordination with Medical Physicists, Radiation Safety Officers and shielding consultants to incorporate RF and radiation shielding into room construction.
• Coordination with all ARPA requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Compliance with all regulatory standards and safety codes specific to diagnostic imaging.

Coordination with Healthcare System Manufacturers:

• Obtaining and incorporating manufacturer-specific equipment specifications, including dimensions, weight, power requirements, and environmental conditions.
• Collaborating with manufacturers to optimize room layouts for equipment placement, service access, and patient flow.
• Coordinating to meet exacting performance standards, such as vibration tolerance for MRI machines or radiation shielding for X-ray equipment.
• Direct experience coordinating with diagnostic imaging manufacturers such as: Simens, Phillips, Carestream, GE Healthcare and Hologic.

Facility Infrastructure Coordination:

• Collaboration with mechanical engineers to ensure HVAC systems meet precise cooling and ventilation needs for imaging equipment.
• Coordination of plumbing and structural elements to accommodate heavy and sensitive diagnostic machines.
• Coordinating IP&C measures, such as HEPA filtration systems and containment zones, to minimize the spread of dust and airborne particles.
• Establishing regular communication with hospital administrators, clinical staff, and contractors to address concerns and adjust plans proactively.
• Providing engineering oversight during the installation phase to resolve any site-specific challenges in real-time.

By partnering with SPA Engineering, health care providers can rely on our expertise to deliver state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging facilities. Our focus is on ensuring safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with all healthcare regulations, while fostering an environment conducive to delivering exceptional patient care.