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Facilities planning: opening and activation.
The Journal of Health Administration Education
|March 5, 1989
Summary
Preparing a new facility for use involves more than just construction. This guide offers practical strategies for equipping, training staff, and managing the move-in process to ensure operational success.
Area of Science:
- Facility Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Transition
Background:
- Construction is only a means to an operational end.
- The critical transition phase occurs during facility occupation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the transition from construction completion to facility operation.
- To provide practical guidelines for successful facility move-in and activation.
Main Methods:
- Review of transition processes in facility projects.
- Development of practical guidelines for equipping, training, and move-in.
Main Results:
- Successful facility activation requires focus beyond the physical build.
- Key steps include strategic equipping, comprehensive personnel training, and efficient move-in execution.
Conclusions:
- Effective facility transition management is crucial for operational readiness.
- Guidelines provided aim to ensure a smooth and functional occupancy of new facilities.