From design to operation, getting it right from the start

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From design to operation, getting it right from the start

There is often a misconception in health circles that projects either don’t deliver on time, to cost, or that the perceived benefits went wrong at the construction and commissioning stages. Most projects where we have been asked to get involved to achieve a turnaround to better outcomes, show evidence of not having been properly structured at the commencement. With the current investment in healthcare it’s likely that healthcare expenditure in the MENA market could easily top $125 billion by 2015. It’s critical that resources are optimised, as with any increase in population, demographics and clinical breakthroughs, it is likely that extra funding will be needed in every country until 2050.
EC Harris examined the health systems in the 32 countries we work in and analysed common issues to look for better project outcomes. The health trends for successful project outcomes appeared to be:

Improving clinical care and governance

Achieving efficient Asset Management

Securing FM and procurement savings by reducing hospitals performance variation

Encouraging greater collaboration between hospitals, clinics and all stakeholders

Change public behaviours via health education.
To read more about the main principles that help define outstanding outcomes, click here to read my latest article in Hospital Build and Infrastructure.

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