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Wendy M Weitzner

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5 facility planning mistakes (and how to avoid them).

To avoid some common facility planning mistakes, healthcare financial executives should: Solve problems rather than symptoms. Start with population needs rather than perceived space needs. Focus on accuracy rather than precision. Focus on room quantity rather than room size. Base planning on function rather than preference.

Facility Design and Construction↗

Operational and design strategies for a reduced workforce.

In response to continuing workforce shortages, healthcare financial executives should encourage workflow processes and facility designs that promote staff productivity. The physical layout of care-delivery areas can affect efficiency. Facility planners should investigate opportunities to improve efficiency through consolidation of functions. Adequate staff amenities and support space can foster increased staff satisfaction and thus lead to higher retention and recruitment rates.

Efficiency↗