Designing Sustainable and Smart Healthcare Facilities: Anticipating Future Healthcare Needs
Health Facilities Asia Day 2
Asia Healthcare Week
8:15 am - 9:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Welcome & Housekeeping Address by Asia Healthcare Week
9:10 am - 9:50 am
Panel Discussion: Preparing for Disease X with Patient-Centric Care
Mor (Jack) Ng -
Chief Operating Officer,
Thomson Medical Singapore
Anson Ooi - Director of Business Development and International Affairs, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Thailand
- Early detection and response systems: Implementing advanced surveillance and diagnostic tools to identify potential outbreaks rapidly
- Patient empowerment: Educating the public about disease prevention, symptoms, and seeking care promptly
- Flexible healthcare infrastructure: Designing healthcare facilities to accommodate surges in patient volume while maintaining quality care
- Strong community partnerships: Collaborating with local organisations to ensure coordinated response and support
- Mental health support: Providing psychological services to address the emotional impact of outbreaks on patients and healthcare workers
Anson Ooi
Director of Business Development and International AffairsBangkok Hospital Pattaya Thailand
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Industry Thought Leadership
10:20 am - 10:50 am
Transforming Healthcare Facilities: Integrating Technology for Better Care and Operations
- Integrating advanced technologies like robotics, telemedicine, and automation to elevate patient care and optimise healthcare operations
- Modernising healthcare infrastructure with smart systems, energy-efficient solutions, and flexible designs to support evolving healthcare needs
- Enhancing patient-centered spaces by incorporating seamless digital interfaces and safety measures to improve the overall care experience
10:50 am - 11:10 am
Speed Networking Session
11:10 am - 11:40 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
Smart Hospitals of the Future
11:50 am - 11:55 am
Welcome & Housekeeping Address by Health Facilities Asia
11:45 am - 11:50 am
Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Decision-Making in Healthcare Facilities: Predictive Analytics and Optimisation
Dr Bhavani Devi Balakrishnan, -
Head Healthcare Informatics,
Hospital Pankar Kanak Kanak Malaysia
- Implementing clinical decision support systems for enhanced care outcomes
- Predictive maintenance of medical equipment for operational efficiency
- Optimising patient flow and resource allocation through data-driven insights
- Ensuring ethical and responsible integration of advanced healthcare technologies
Dr Bhavani Devi Balakrishnan,
Head Healthcare InformaticsHospital Pankar Kanak Kanak Malaysia
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
Industry Thought Leadership
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm
Transforming IVF Clinics into AI-Driven One-Stop Centers for Comprehensive Fertility Care
Eva Seow -
Chief Embryologist,
IVF Bridge Fertility Center Malaysia
- Structuring facilities to house consultations, diagnostics, labs, and counselling in one location for patient convenience
- Leveraging AI to personalise treatments, enhance embryo selection, and improve success rates within a unified facility
- Using AI to ensure the reliability of specialised systems and support uninterrupted high-quality care across all services
Eva Seow
Chief EmbryologistIVF Bridge Fertility Center Malaysia
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm
Networking & Lunch Break
Infrastructure & Build for Medical Tourism
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Healing Green: Designing Sustainable Healthcare Havens for Patients
Noel Pabilona -
Vice President and Head of Facilities Management and Engineering Group,
St Luke’s Medical Centre Philippines
- Designing healthcare facilities with sustainability and environmental consciousness in mind, promoting green practices while prioritising patient needs
- Implementing eco-friendly strategies, including rainwater harvesting systems, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable materials, to improve facility performance and patient outcomes
- Maximising natural sunlight to create a healing environment, alongside efficient energy usage to reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare operations
Noel Pabilona
Vice President and Head of Facilities Management and Engineering GroupSt Luke’s Medical Centre Philippines
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
An ESG-Focused Approach to Building Sustainable Healthcare Facilities
Dr Izzun Nasheef M. Hamsuri -
Doctor in Medical Development and Management Unit,
Putrajaya Hospital Malaysia
- Integrating sustainable design and renewable energy to build an eco-friendly, resource-efficient healthcare facility
- Implementing ESG principles to reduce environmental impact, conserve resources, and ensure operational transparency
- Enhancing indoor environmental quality to promote patient well-being and staff health through innovative, green facility solutions
Dr Izzun Nasheef M. Hamsuri
Doctor in Medical Development and Management UnitPutrajaya Hospital Malaysia
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Healthcare: Case Studies and Best Practices
Susan Ananda -
Chief Executive Officer,
RS Premier Jatinegara Hospital, Indonesia
- Sharing successful case studies of energy-efficient healthcare facilities
- Implementing energy-saving technologies such as LED lighting and HVAC systems
- Conducting energy audits to identify improvement opportunities
- Integrating renewable energy sources into healthcare facilities
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
Fireside Chat: Future-Ready Healthcare: Innovations in Sustainable and Flexible Facility Management
Sarania Sukumaran -
Acting Head of Medical Affairs and Quality,
Gleneagles Hospital Malaysia
Xiuming Hu - Senior Manager, Environmental Services, Woodlands Health Singapore
- Designing healthcare facilities with low-carbon footprints and efficient resource utilisation
- Highlighting global examples of innovative, eco-friendly healthcare infrastructures
- Creating flexible, scalable spaces to accommodate growing patient demands while ensuring efficient operations
- Understanding how healthcare facilities are adapting to increasing demand by maximising energy efficiency and operational workflows
