Optimised Hygiene and Reduced Consumption at Aalborg University Hospital
The Danish healthcare system is known for its high quality and equal access to care but is also facing increasing demands for efficiency, sustainability, and patient safety. In modern hospital operations, hygiene is not only an essential requirement but also a strategic factor in ensuring quality and operational reliability.
The new Aalborg University Hospital is one of Denmark's most ambitious hospital projects and is expected to perform between 85,000 and 90,000 surgeries annually. This places extraordinary demands on operational reliability, process optimisation, and high standards of hygiene. With more than 6,500 employees and 558 beds, the hospital combines a high treatment capacity with a rapid patient turnover. Efficient workflows and reliable hygiene processes throughout the facility are therefore essential.
In this context, Dorte Egelund ApS has worked closely with Dr. Weigert to develop a documented hygiene solution for the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and other cleaning processes at Aalborg University Hospital. Dorte Egelund ApS is a specialised supplier of hygiene solutions to the healthcare sector and combines strong professional expertise with flexibility and a consultative approach. Jakob Andersen, the sales representative responsible for the project, has maintained close dialogue with the hospital throughout the implementation phase to ensure that the solution meets the demands of a high-capacity hospital environment.
The partnership with Dr. Weigert has been a key success factor for more than 17 years. It is built on shared values such as quality, documentation, and continuous optimisation, which are essential in environments with such high activity levels.
At Aalborg University Hospital, instrument cleaning processes are carried out using neodisher® MediClean advanced, a new-generation detergent for instrument reprocessing.
The CSSD is a high-capacity operation that runs on a three-shift basis and has approximately 80 full-time staff members, including personnel responsible for instrument storage and logistics. The department operates six Steelco DS1000 washer-disinfectors and two Steelco LS80 units, which provide the capacity required to support one of Denmark's largest and most modern hospitals.
The implementation has delivered clear and measurable results:
In a CSSD that reprocesses instruments for tens of thousands of procedures annually, this level of optimisation is crucial for maintaining stable and efficient operations.
Beyond the CSSD, solutions from Dr. Weigert also support daily hospital operations. In trolley and bed washers, neodisher® Dekonta AF ensures effective cleaning and disinfection with high operational reliability, even under heavy workloads.
The overall solution supports:
Dorte Egelund ApS is not only a supplier but also a proactive partner that provides guidance, implementation support, and ongoing optimisation. The combination of local presence and internationally recognised solutions from Dr. Weigert creates a strong platform for hospitals with demanding operational requirements.
At Aalborg University Hospital, the result is a scalable, efficient, and sustainable hygiene solution that meets future demands for quality, operational reliability, and patient safety.
But how did the transition work in practice? To learn more about the project, we spoke with Karin Bundgaard, Associate Professor at Aalborg University Hospital, about the testing phase with neodisher® MediClean advanced and the role of innovation in the new CSSD.
