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Putting the "RT" in redevelopment.
1Perioperative Services, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Hospital redevelopment projects benefit from respiratory therapists (RTs) early involvement. Fostering RTs leadership and change management skills enhances their success in optimizing new healthcare spaces.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Clinical Engineering
- Health Facility Planning
Background:
- Increasing number of hospital redevelopment projects necessitate optimized design and operationalization.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for successful healthcare facility modernization.
- Respiratory therapists (RTs) possess unique clinical and technical expertise valuable in hospital development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the essential role of respiratory therapists (RTs) in hospital redevelopment projects.
- To advocate for early and continuous RT involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
- To identify key skills and training needed for RTs in these roles.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in hospital redevelopment.
- Analysis of the potential contributions of RTs based on their expertise.
- Discussion of the necessary developmental pathways for RTs in leadership roles.
Main Results:
- RTs can significantly contribute to optimizing the design and operationalization of new healthcare spaces.
- Early engagement of RTs in the capital planning phase is critical for project success.
- RTs require leadership, process improvement, and change management training to excel.
Conclusions:
- Integrating RTs into hospital redevelopment projects from inception to completion is vital.
- Investing in RTs' professional development in leadership and change management will enhance their impact.
- Optimized healthcare environments can be achieved through the strategic involvement of RTs.