PROBLEM

Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas had operating rooms without the ability to monitor humidity and pressure conditions with critical parameters for maintaining safe surgical environments.

The existing Trane Tracer control system was outdated, with concerns around aging controllers, limited parts availability, and reduced manufacturer support. With increasing government requirements for operating room conditions, the lack of real-time monitoring and data recording created potential compliance risks and increased liability related to infection control.

SOLUTION

Storer Services implemented a Building Logix web-based DDC control system to provide accurate monitoring, control, and integration across the facility. This open-platform system allows seamless communication between HVAC equipment and other building systems without locking the client into a single manufacturer.

The upgrade included installing new controllers, actuators, and balancing dampers to ensure precise airflow and environmental control. The system now provides real-time visibility into humidity, pressure, and temperature conditions within the operating rooms, enabling compliance with regulatory standards and improved operational control.

LEGACY

With the new system in place, the hospital can now safely implement unoccupied setback modes by reducing air changes from 20 to 5 when rooms are not in use and without compromising required humidity and temperature levels. This results in significant energy savings while maintaining compliance and safety.

Storer Services continues to support Trinity Mother Frances Hospital through ongoing monitoring, system optimization, and control service needs, ensuring long-term reliability, flexibility, and performance in a critical healthcare environment.