Transition to the New Parkland takes more than planning
It took planning, persistence, and patience to move staff, patients, and equipment across a highway from the old location to the new, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
It took planning, persistence, and patience to move staff, patients, and equipment of the Parkland Hospital in Dallas across a highway from the old location to the new, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Though the elements of a transition may be typical across facilities, achieving a safe and efficient move requires a tailor-made plan based on the needs and goals for each individual location.
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February 29, 2016
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Project Management
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