Simplifying the Complex : A Guide to Transition and Activation Planning for Healthcare Construction Projects.

Cover -- SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEX -- SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEX: A Guide to Transition and Activation Planning for Healthcare Construction Projects -- Copyright -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABOUT THE AUTHORS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO OPEN YOUR HEALTH CARE FACILITY -- THE PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE -- HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE -- CHAPTER ORGANIZATION -- MARGIN ASSISTS -- ESTABLISHING A TRANSITION AND ACTIVATION PLANNING BASELINE -- Why This Is Important -- Defining Transition and Activation Planning -- Transition and Activation Planning Framework -- Transition and Activation Planning: Where Does It Fitin on the New Facility Project Life Cycle? -- The Planning Phase: Strategic Planning and Master Planning -- The Design Phase -- The Construction Phase -- The Transition Planning Phase -- The Activation Phase -- The Stabilization Phase -- OVERVIEW OF CHAPTER CONTENT -- 1. Project Kickoff and Getting Started -- Introduction -- Getting Started: Where to Begin -- Step 1: Transition and Activation Planning Project Assessment -- Goals and Outputs from the Assessment with Executive Team or Project Sponsor -- Goals and Outputs from the Assessment with End-Users -- Step 2: Transition and Activation Planning Timeline -- Considerations and Implications When Developing a Timeline -- Step 3: The Transition and Activation Planning Team -- Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities for a Transition and Activation Planning Lead -- Why Do You Need a Transition and Activation Project Lead? -- Step 4: Transition and Activation Planning Project Goals -- Sample Transition and Activation Planning Goals -- Step 5: Transition and Activation Planning Budget -- Step 6: Project Governance and Transition and Activation Planning Committee Structure -- Project Governance -- Transition and Activation Planning Committee Structure.

Typical Transition and Activation Planning Committee Structure, Membership, and Purpose -- Committee Charter -- Step 7: Transition and Activation Planning Project Kickoff -- Key to Success: Use of Common Language -- Step 8: Communication Plan -- Summary of Key Points -- 2. Tools for Success -- Introduction -- Transition and Activation Planning Project Plan -- Schedule and Timeline -- Task List -- Transition and Activation Planning Project Resource Planning -- Communication Tools -- Communication Tools -- Monthly Slide Deck -- Project Roadmap -- 90-Day Communication Tool -- Project Dashboard -- Risk Management and Assessment Tools -- Go/No-Go -- Decision Document -- Example of an Interim Decision -- Items to Track in the Decision Document -- Issue Tracking and Management -- Summary of Key Points -- 3. New Facility Transition and Activation Budget Planning -- Introduction -- The Purpose of a Transition and Activation Budget -- The General Components of a Transition and Activation Budget -- Transition and Activation Budget Categories -- Transition and Activation Budget Estimate Approaches -- Transition and Activation Budget Development Process -- Implementing the Transition and Activation Budget -- Summary of Key Points -- 4. Building Readiness -- Introduction -- Definitions/Transition and Activation Lexicon -- Planning Activities (24 Months Prior to Day 1 Activation) -- Coordination Activities (10-18 Months Prior to Day 1 Activation) -- Coordination Key Activities -- Challenges -- Early Access Activities (4-10 Months Prior to Day 1 Activation) -- Building Turnover (or Substantial Completion) -- Fit-up Activities (1-4 Months Prior to Day 1 Activation) -- Challenges and Best Practice during Fit-up -- Final Preparation Activities (1 Month Prior to Day 1 Activation and up until Move/Opening) -- Summary of Key Points -- 5. People Readiness -- Introduction.

Culture -- Project Guiding Principles -- Roles and Responsibilities: Internal Transition and Activation Planning Team -- RACI Chart -- Roles and Responsibilities: Project Stakeholders -- Preparing the Team to Work in Their New Space -- Workflow Planning -- Construction Safety Orientation -- New Facility Orientation -- Champions' Role -- Vendor (Champion) Training -- Department-Specific Orientation and Training -- Summary of Key Points -- 6. Reflections and Conclusions -- GLOSSARY -- INDEX.

This easy-to-use guide provides readers with the fundamentals of the transition, activation, and operational planning process and is essential for anyone involved in activating a new healthcare space.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.