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194 Supp t Services 2020 | NMH Annual Rep t T wenty twenty has seen increased activities across all departments in response to the pandemic which was challenging; this is detailed in the sections below. COVID-19 related restrictions and an impending Brexit have substantially impacted our abilities to undertake works. I would like to welcome Mr James McGovern who took up the post of Maintenance Supervisor and Mr Gearoid O'Toole who started as Internal Building Team Supervisor during the year. I wish them every success in their careers here at The National Maternity Hospital (NMH). The Maintenance Department The Maintenance Department is responsible for routine and planned preventative maintenance throughout the hospital campus. 2020 has not been without its operational challenges. COVID-19 and its associated restrictions provided operational challenges for safe systems of maintenance work. These were resolved and responded to in unique ways including solutions such as shift working hours to reduce even socially distanced contacts. Additional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures in Facilities Engin ring line with NMH and national policies were essential in maintaining safety. Preventative maintenance activities were impacted during 2020 and efforts to redress this will extend well into 2021. I would like to thanks all members of the Maintenance Team for their work during this most challenging time. The Internal Building Team (IBT) The IBT are tasked with undertaking minor-mid range construction projects within the NMH. 2020 has been an extremely busy year for the team but also a highly successful one. COVID-19 required unique engineering solutions specifically the requirement for negative pressure patient rooms and additional IPC facilities to 'make safe' the environments. Internal solutions were designed and implemented for 2020 has seen a number of internal construction projects continue and develop at the NMH. Shay Higginbotham, Maintenance, Chargehand, who retired in 2020 after 35 years service to the Hospital.