STARC Systems is the most innovative temporary containment option for healthcare environments. Our quiet and disruption-free, ICRA Class IV compliant and environmentally-friendly systems are used in healthcare settings in all 50 states, Canada and Australia. STARC eliminates the disruption of healthcare construction renovations, keeping patient satisfaction high and internal stakeholders happy.
Leading Contractors and Healthcare Professionals Trust STARC
At the Right Place at the Right Time – A Pandemic Pivot
Modern Containment is full-service temporary containment company based in Plantation Florida, that rents its STARC Systems LiteBarrier wall solution to general contractors and hospitals with a focus on patient occupied renovation. It was established in January of 2020 and their first rental install was on April 6th of 2020.
SUNY Downstate: Lessons Learned From The Pandemic’s Epicenter
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an academic medical center in New York City. At the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Cuomo designated SUNY Downstate as one of only three hospitals in the entire state that would exclusively treat patients with COVID-19.
At War With COVID-19 – One Hospital’s Isolation Story
Hendrick’s Regional Health is a small, high-quality, lower-cost 160-bed hospital in Danville, Indiana. Their facility was overwhelmed by a high number of COVID-19 infections and this is how the facilities team created multiple patient isolation rooms throughout the hospital.
Exceeding ICRA CLASS IV Standards during construction
Preferred Construction Group (PCG) holds a leading position in Michigan’s construction and renovation marketplace, serving clients in the commercial, healthcare and institutional sectors. One of PCG’s largest customers is Spectrum Health, an integrated health system with a network of hospitals and care facilities in Southwest and West Michigan.
Keeping Dust and Contaminants at Bay During Hospital Cafeteria Renovation
Based in Minneapolis, RJM Construction has been providing commercial contracting services since 1981. RJM delivers on clients’ vision in ground-up construction and interior remodeling from concept to completion.
An ICRA Containment Challenge Solved
DPR Construction, one of the largest general contractors in the nation, is accustomed to working within challenging environments. The firm, established in 1990, is known for specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and commercial markets.
Keeping Infection at Bay and Patient Satisfaction Levels High During Renovation
Brigham and Women’s Hospital needed to safely renovate several dozen patient rooms, on multiple floors, while the wing remained open to patients and staff. Their construction service provider, Suffolk, and their Infection Control team knew from past experience STARC would be their preferred system for this renovation.
100% Approved by Epidemiologists
Facility crews at Wexner are constantly working on renovations to patient wings and emergency service areas but must also attend to any last-minute situations. ICRA compliance is the top priority during renovations and repairs. Plastic sheeting and drywall were labor intensive and environmentally unfriendly.
100% ICRA Compliance Required
Abbott Northwestern Hospital renovated their central processing plant for surgical instrument sterilization. There was no room for error in this renovation project. As the equipment was being replaced, their construction services partner was challenged with controlling all dust and debris, as well as insuring that the renovation area was 100% compliant with ICRA Class IV standards.
Keeping Patients Safe During Renovations
Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) provides vital medical services to a population base of 400,000 people in central and western Maine. The medical center needed to renovate its Emergency Department, while keeping it open and safe for staff and patients.
Busy Lobby Transformation to Pharmacy
Maine Medical Center (part of MaineHealth) renovated a space off the facility’s lobby into a new retail pharmacy. Opposite the construction area was the main security reception desk and employee registration desk, two high traffic work areas.
Renovations Without Scheduling Impact
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center had a unique challenge: The facility needed to separate areas within its Wound Care program which included hyperbaric chambers. Because of code requirements, the hyperbaric chambers needed to be in an enclosed area, separated from the wound treatment area.
Quiet Containment During Renovation
Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) reconfigured several radiology suites to incorporate new technologies. Two radiology rooms shared a common control room; one room was being renovated. Construction containment was needed to isolate the wall separating the control room from the renovation area.
A Lightweight Containment Solution
Hebert Construction Project Superintendent Roger Bisson has always turned to STARC Systems for temporary wall solutions for projects at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. His crew repeatedly uses STARC’s RealWall product, which exceeds ICRA Class IV standards but LiteBarrier was introduced to his team as a premier alternative to polycarbonate systems.
Keeping Patients Safe and Daily Workflows Uninterrupted
The Hagerman Group, based in Indiana, provides customized healthcare construction solutions for over 50 clients throughout the Midwest, helping to build structures that meet the highest standards for quality and safety. Safety, quick disruption-free installation, and sound attenuation were all top priorities for this project. Together, Hagerman and Eskenazi Health facility crews brought in STARC System panels to meet their needs.