Attending the annual Healthcare Facilities Planning conference in
Hawaii informational. was so I can't wait share what have learned. to I
Ray Dufresneheld presentation best practicesforcapital a on
planning, and the discussion post will identifythe best following
approach ensure ourorganization's capital plan will to be successful. I
believe the most essential practice proper planning and is
communicating shutdowns and switchovers.According to
Touchstone et al. (2011), necessary part construction planning a of is
planning and when utilities will offline shut down. how be or If a
service required unavailable during construction, adequate is to be
notice and instruction must communicated other parts the be to of
hospital. For example, internet services are needed turned off if to be
during construction, thebest practice provide eachdepartment is to
that will affected with adequate warning. This warning should be
include the service involved, who will affected, the time frame the be
service will down, and any recommended intervention maintain be to
other hospital functions (Touchstone al., 2011). Communication et is
vital any hospital function. Employees should notified to be of
planned utility downtime via email, memos, network sign- screens, on
voicemail, posters, and overhead announcements (Stymiest, 2008).
Communication downtimes should given soon of be as as possible for
