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Have you heard about smart hospital implementations? Listen to the Sg2 Perpectives conversation about the concept and examples of these hospitals of the future. https://lnkd.in/gP5s9sSr

“It always seems impossible, until it is done” (Nelson Mandela) At this time each year, I reflect on a project that seemed beyond impossible.  The project was to “stand-up” two temporary hospitals in 21 days for a wave of Covid-19 patients anticipated to peak in late April 2020.  The project started Monday, March 30, 2020 (day 1). The hospitals needed to be planned, coordinated with external agencies and the local hospitals, locations accessed for feasibility, hospitals designed, drawings and specifications developed, building materials procured, sites built, hospital equipment procured, and systems tested. The date for turn over to hospital staff was Monday, April 20, 2020. All work had to be properly authorized, inspected and documented. Thus began a continuous operation, taking place 24 hours/day and 7 days per week for 21 days. Anyone that works in design and construction knows that this is a nearly impossible expectation.  But this team managed to get it done! There were many challenges to overcome: forming a large multi-disciplined team in under 24 hours and then requiring that team to operate at the highest possible level of efficiency from day 1; a constantly evolving design with construction proceeding in parallel, input from the many parties involved, supply chain issues across the country, site specific challenges and the ongoing health risk that the virus presented to the hundreds of individuals working on the project.  The success of the project was largely due to the character and experience of the people involved. Every firm, and every person involved became 110% committed from day 1. There were also highly effective management techniques that proved essential in delivering the project.  These techniques can be credited to the military personnel, ex-military and disaster relief personnel engaged on the Project. In general, the techniques fostered partnering, clear lines of communication, accountability and urgency.  I learned the importance of establishing a daily “battle rhythm”, sharing information for “situational awareness” and how to properly pivot a team when we were “overcome by events”. In my 30 years of engineering work, this project stands above all other projects in terms of overcoming self-doubt and conquering delivery challenges. For those that were a part of this project, I hope you take time to reflect on what was accomplished in those 21 days and apply that experience to your current work and life challenges. On this 4-year anniversary of the Project, a sincere thank you to those that put aside everything else in their lives for those three weeks! Shout out to #Dimeo, #NEMD, #AKF, #aecom and the many other subcontractors, agency personnel and support staff that did the impossible.

The State of Quebec Hospitals Today. t's a new type of content series about what is happening in different businesses, industries, and sectors in Quebec and Ontario now, including multi family real estate, manufacturing, retail, construction, food, commercial real estate, trucking and transport, and other industries. In the second post of the series, we look at Quebec Hospitals, and this content is via national and provincial media.

Enhancing small hospitals success through VRIO analysis- A strategic guide: https://lnkd.in/gawknrpd

Read this article from Forvis Mazars US to learn about the CY 2025 OPPS Final Rule and how it will affect hospitals: https://lnkd.in/eC-Q_Vx4

In the midst of heightened focus on healthcare cost transparency, the significance of quality score ratings in business decision-making cannot be overstated. It's with immense pride that I share insights into MultiPlan’s pioneering price transparency tool, PlanOptix. Our commitment is stronger than ever as we harness the power of business intelligence to enhance the publicly available MRF data. With meticulous efforts in normalizing MRF rates and integrating provider quality scores, PlanOptix is at the forefront, leading the way in facilitating informed healthcare decisions. A special shout-out to HealthCorum for their invaluable partnership on provider score insights in this journey towards a more holistic perspective. Let's connect to drive forward this narrative of transparency and efficiency in healthcare. Interested in exchanging thoughts or embarking on a business partnership? 🤝 ✉️ PM me - Let's make a meaningful impact together. #HealthcareInnovation #PriceTransparency #ProviderQuality #BusinessIntelligence #DataandDecisionSciences #MultiPlan #PlanOptix #HealthCorum

In celebration of National Hospital Week, we're here to highlight how locums improve staffing ratios in hospitals. Explore our slide deck below for: - Barton Associates' history - Nationwide presence - Specialized providers - Staffed facilities - Provider testimonials #NationalHospitalWeek

Are you aware of the true cost of deferring maintenance on your hospital buildings? Steven Call, Assistant Professor at Washington State University, reveals the answer in this informative clip from episode 1 of a recent discussion. Based on his research for IFMA's "North American Medical Center Facility Support Services Benchmarking Report," Steven highlights the importance of properly maintaining hospital buildings. Watch the video below! American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) IFMA Washington State University #HealthcareFacilities #MaintenanceCosts #FacilityManagement

Planning a visit to Memorial Hospital as a patient or visitor? Our latest article has all the tips you need to navigate the main entrance with ease — including a downloadable guide.

Read this article from Forvis Mazars US to learn about the CY 2025 OPPS Final Rule and how it will affect hospitals: https://lnkd.in/eQsvqnYn