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Myriad pieces of facility development, part 1.
Richard C Haines1, William C Behrens
1Medical Design International, 2100 East Exchange Place, Suite 400, Tucker, GA 30084, USA. haines@mdiatlanta.com
The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
|November 24, 2005
Summary
Building a new medical facility requires a strategic team approach. This method ensures efficient practice space planning and enhances the facility
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Real Estate Development
- Medical Practice Management
Background:
- Medical practices frequently outgrow existing office spaces.
- Relocation within the same building or nearby is often not feasible.
- Developing and constructing a new facility becomes a necessity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a viable strategy for medical practices needing to build new facilities.
- To outline a team-based approach for managing the complexities of new facility development.
- To highlight the potential value and benefits of a well-planned new medical facility.
Main Methods:
- Employing a team approach by engaging specialists for specific functions.
- Rational planning of space to optimize practice efficiency.
- Considering the facility as a real estate investment.
Main Results:
- The team approach, while potentially complex and costly, offers significant value.
- Improved practice efficiency through optimized space design.
- Enhanced intrinsic worth of the facility as a real estate asset.
Conclusions:
- A strategic, team-based approach is recommended for medical practices undertaking new facility development.
- This strategy can lead to greater operational efficiency and a valuable real estate investment.
- Careful planning and specialist involvement are key to successful medical facility construction.