By Healthcare Facilities Today

Administrators have limited capital to invest in facilities, yet they face seemingly limitless requests for improvements. How do they decide where to allocate finite resources? They need to conduct a facilities assessment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design magazine website.

In a facilities assessment, a team of experts evaluates a physical space based on a variety of criteria. The assessment produces a report that includes information on the existing conditions of the buildings; mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems; code compliance; structural conditions; site and utility access; and future growth potential, the article said.This report can guide administrators as they make the choices that will best benefit their institution.

Updated and properly maintained healthcare facilities are crucial to safe and efficient patient care, according to the article. Hospitals must remain at the forefront of emerging technologies in every sector, from radiology to interior finishes to patient room comfort.

Facility decisions need to be informed with actual data. Knowing exactly what’s available and what condition it’s in will lead to more intelligent, successful decisions about facilities management and budget allocations, according to the article.

Read the article.