Today’s healthcare facility leader needs to be flexible

For accountable care organization, the traditional approach to the facility has already begun to change


For accountable care organizations (ACO), the traditional approach to the facility has already begun to change. Because of these changes, today’s healthcare facility leader needs to be flexible, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

The best facility managers can quickly adapt to nearly every situation Today’s healthcare ACOs are much in need of this talent at every level and in every department. FMs already have these abilities but need to apply them somewhat differently when keeping the ACO in mind.

Today’s ACOs demand that all staff understand the key requirements of community health, the patient experience and cost of care. A facility manager must adapt to better support these goals.

In the area of community health, for instance, the facility can help by reducing waste and while improving patient care.

Read the article.

 

 



February 17, 2016


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


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