Operational readiness should be part of facility planning process
Dramatic changes to a physical environment and changes in services and processes call for a readiness strategy before the transition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Dramatic changes to a physical environment of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s West 5th Campus, a mental health facility in Hamilton, Ontario — a new 855,000-square-foot building with 305 single-patient bedrooms — as well as changes in services and processes called for a readiness strategy before the transition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Ronald McDonald House Atlanta balances the familiarity of home with the demands of a high-use facility serving families of children receiving medical care.
The new acute care tower, designed by FCA, will enhance the hospital’s ability to serve patients by incorporating facilities and expanding its range of services.