Executive Summary
Liverpool Women’s Hospital partnered with OCS to enhance their healthcare cleaning operations using Co-Botic autonomous floor scrubbers.
This project improved cleanliness in high-traffic areas, strengthened health and safety by reducing wet floors during peak hours, and supported sustainability goals, all while maintaining staffing levels and expanding service delivery.
The initiative achieved a 57% increase in productivity, along with significant water and energy savings, creating a safer and cleaner environment. It highlights how smart technology can improve operational efficiency and promote environmental responsibility in healthcare settings.
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57%
Productivity Increase
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62050 Litres
Water Saved Per Year
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876 Kw
Electricity Saved Per Year
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100%
Incident-Free Record
The Brief
Liverpool Women’s Hospital sought to:
The Outcome
The integration of Co-Botic technology at Liverpool Women’s Hospital has delivered key operational benefits. Cleaning productivity increased by 57%, enabling more frequent cycles without extra labour costs.
Staff were redeployed to focus on specialised, patient-supportive tasks, boosting service quality and job satisfaction. Health and safety risks were reduced by eliminating wet floors during peak times.
The technology also supported the hospital’s sustainability efforts, with significant water and electricity savings. This successful implementation highlights the impact of smart automation in improving outcomes and efficiency in healthcare facilities.
BEST Strategy
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The introduction of Co-Botic floor scrubbers significantly improved the hospital environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues. By ensuring consistently clean, dry, and safe corridors – especially during peak hours – the project enhanced the overall experience and perception of cleanliness within the hospital.
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The Co-Botic technology delivered a 57% increase in cleaning efficiency, allowing more area to be cleaned in less time. This freed up team members to focus on higher-value, patient-facing tasks, improving both operational output and service quality without increasing headcount.
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By aligning with industry benchmarks (e.g., BICSc standards) and integrating cutting-edge automation, the project set a new standard for healthcare cleaning excellence. The use of autonomous scrubbers exemplifies how innovation can be embedded into daily operations to raise standards and consistency.
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Rather than reducing staff, the project redeployed team members to support clinical areas and help-desk functions. This flexible approach strengthened the team’s ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining service continuity and supporting broader hospital operations.
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The initiative delivered measurable environmental and operational benefits: over 62,000 litres of water saved annually, 876 kW in energy savings, and reduced CO₂ emissions. These outcomes reflect a commitment to sustainability, safety, and long-term value for the hospital and community.
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366 Sq M Cleaned Per Hour With CoBiotics
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Improvement in Operational Outcomes
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Productivity
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Social Value
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Innovation
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Sustainability
Enhanced Productivity and Sustainable Practices
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Productivity
