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Fast tracking hospital construction.

Andrew Quirk1

  • 1Skanska USA, Nashville, TN, USA. andrew.quirk@skanska.com

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|March 22, 2013
PubMed
Summary
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Hospital leaders can fast-track construction by considering project timelines, quality, cost, decision-making speed, stakeholder time commitment, and transparent communication. These factors are crucial for efficient hospital project management.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management

Background:

  • Hospital construction projects are complex and require careful planning.
  • Fast-tracking projects can offer benefits but also pose risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors hospital leaders should evaluate before fast-tracking construction projects.
  • To provide a framework for decision-making in accelerating hospital development.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of critical decision points in hospital construction.
  • Identification of stakeholder roles and time commitments.
  • Evaluation of communication strategies in project management.

Main Results:

  • Four primary factors influence the feasibility of fast-tracking: project expectations (length, quality, cost), decision-making agility, stakeholder time availability, and transparency in decision rationale.
  • Effective communication and shared understanding are vital for successful fast-tracking.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital leaders must weigh these four factors to determine if fast-tracking a construction project is appropriate.
  • Strategic consideration of these elements can lead to more efficient and successful hospital development.