{"id":7868,"date":"2020-12-26T01:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T01:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=7868"},"modified":"2021-03-26T21:55:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T21:55:40","slug":"acuity-adaptability-six-key-steps-in-the-journey-from-need-to-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/acuity-adaptability-six-key-steps-in-the-journey-from-need-to-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Acuity Adaptability: Six key steps in the journey, from need to outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eighth in a series of excerpts from the free executive guide,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u201c<\/span><\/i>Acuity Adaptability: Innovative Planning and Design for Responsive Healthcare Delivery.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By Mike Zorich and Corey Gaarde<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The challenge f<\/span>or architects and designers charged with adding acuity adaptability to a healthcare facility\u2019s design<\/span>\u00a0d<\/span>epends on the state\u00a0<\/span>of\u00a0<\/span>the current facility, both in terms of physical space and operations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most journeys to acuity adaptability, however, can be accomplished by completing the following actions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Identify the need.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Determine if problems exist within the current facility,\u00a0<\/span>if\u00a0<\/span>operational issues could be alleviated, or\u00a0<\/span>if\u00a0<\/span>characteristics could be capitalized upon by a shift to acuity adaptability.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Determine the scope.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>If stakeholders determine that acuity adaptability is indicated, a plan of action can be formed<\/span>\u00a0to decide what spaces<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>rooms<\/span>, and infrastructure<\/span>\u00a0will be renovated<\/span>\u00a0or updated<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Create the plan<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and develop the schedule<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Once the scope is determined, plan<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>for bringing the project to fruition<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can be created<\/span>. This includes\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>\u00a0project<\/span>\u00a0timeline<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>that<\/span>\u00a0meet<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0the budget and permitting requirements,\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>plan for operational and patient impact, and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>marketing of new service lines.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Realize the vision<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>from concept to construction<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>This includes<\/span>\u00a0testing models<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>making provisions for operations and support,\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>ctivating the construction plan in phases<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>commissioning<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Observe the impact and outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Once the design has been implemented, make careful observations of the impact and outcomes, adapting or adjusting the design plan where possible and paying special attention to<\/span>\u00a0performance under daily use<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the right facility and circumstances, acuity adaptability can provide answers and improve patient care during all times and circumstances. Above all, any acuity adaptable project should never lose sight of the\u00a0<\/span>ultimate goal<\/span>: meeting the needs of patients and staff.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous:\u00a0<\/span>Acuity Adaptability: Identifying desired outcomes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For an unabridged version of this content, download the executive guide,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u201cAcuity Adaptability: Innovative Planning and Design for Responsive Healthcare Delivery.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>A recorded webinar<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0on the topic is also available.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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