In addition to hospital services, the provision of supporting services and facilities is crucial for the Hospital Authority (HA) to support the continually expanding clinical services to meet the heavy demand for public healthcare services. The Hospital Authority Supporting Services Centre (HASSC), located next to the North Lantau Hospital (NLTH), is one of the projects under the First Hospital Development Plan. It provides central laundry, patient catering, critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and key linen storage, as well as data centre services to support the NLTH and other public hospitals.
The HASSC building comprises the following hospital supporting service facilities -
(a) Central Laundry CentreThe central laundry centre provides laundry services for public hospitals. Automated systems and robotics technology are adopted to enhance operational efficiency.
(b) Central Food Production Unit (CPU)The CPU adopts cook-chill technology to prepare patient meals, enhancing food safety and optimising food quality.
(c) Information Technology (IT) Corporate Data CentreCorporate Data CentreThe IT corporate data centre provides support to HA's overall IT applications and services.
(d) Central Emergency Stores The central emergency stores at the HASSC store critical PPE, key linen items and emergency supplies, ensuring flexibility in response to pandemics, disasters, or emergencies, thereby strengthening HA's emergency response capabilities.
The construction of HASSC completed in June 2024 with its phased commissioning in the first quarter of 2025. The establishment of HASSC shall enhance patient supporting services and facilities of HA, becoming an indispensable part of public healthcare services and complementing clinical services.
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