Performance-Driven Functional Space Programming
Before beginning a building project, your organization should develop a detailed, data-driven and operationally motivated road map that will lead the design and ensure that the facility is appropriately sized and functionally configured. In order to do this, you must first resolve a
number of issues, including
- How should the current operating model change in order to take full advantage of the new physical environment?
- How should multidisciplinary teams be formed and utilized to ensure that interdepartmental operational and space issues are identified and addressed?
- How many procedure areas are needed to best accommodate the projected volumes?
- How should departments and services be aligned in order to realize proposed operating models?
- How does the organization’s future vision impact the current project?
- What technologies will be utilized in the new spaces?
- What does each room need to contain in order to perform efficiently and how do those needs translate into space requirements?
- How can the organization ensure that the project is planned with the flexibility to accommodate future changes in healthcare delivery and technology?
The Healthcare Services Team of RSM McGladrey helps healthcare organizations across the country answer these and many related questions. Our team of experienced healthcare consultants has the experience and Specialized KnowledgeSM in market analysis, utilization forecasting,
operational programming and program plan development to help organizations fully leverage physical assets to achieve cost effective and user-friendly services.
Our Approach
While our Functional Space Programming services are tailored to the specific needs of an organization, our approach is built upon
- Developing plans for new space that will improve patient care and minimize operational costs;
- Educating the organization on leading trends and “best practices” for service delivery and its impact on space and operations;
- Building consensus among staff groups regarding operational concepts, design considerations and spatial needs for the affected services; and
- Assisting in the transition of the functional program into the schematic design to ensure that the concepts are fully understood and realized.
Needs Analysis
- Mission, vision, values
- Strategic Plans
- Industry best pctria ces
- Technology
- Workforce strategy
- External agency requirements
- Performance targets
- Guiding principles for design
- Anticipated service volumes
- Programs and services
- Facility and site constraints
- Financial capacity
The result of this process is the objective development of space requirements that are driven by operational concepts.
Contacts:
James E. Hosking, FAAHC, FHIMSS, FACHE
Managing Director
Tel 312.634.7104
jim.hosking@rsmi.com
Robert Klute, AIA, ACHA
Director
Tel 312.634.7108
robert.klute@rsmi.com
