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Facilities managers can help revolutionize healthcare by identifying inefficiencies and delivering improvements in an increasingly cost-conscious environment, according to an article on the Building Design & Construction website.
The ways in which the FM's role has gone from fixing facades to saving lives include:
Wireless — There is also an expectations on the part of patients and visitors that internet access will be provided.
Space optimization — Space management is important for patients and staff, with a delicate balance to be struck between comfort and maximizing the available facilities.
This Quick Read was submitted by Cathryn Jakicic, Healthcare Industries Editor, Facilities.net.