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Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!

July 23rd Topic: Healthcare Project Management

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>>> Healthcare Project Management

• Develop Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) that includes Infection Control Risk Assessment
  (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)
• Develop conceptual/feasibility designs and budget estimates
• Determine the appropriate project/construction delivery method
• Negotiate contract for professional services (e.g., architects, engineers, contractors, specialty consultants)
• Review design development, and construction drawings and specifications for construction and renovation projects
• Provide recommendation for award of construction bid
• Assess the use of energy saving alternatives and options
• Develop project construction schedules
• Coordinate new project activities
• Review submittals and shop drawings for construction and/or renovation projects
• Manage the project planning processes
• Evaluate construction contracts, change documents, submittals, progress payment, insurance, bond, liens
• Conduct construction project status review with administration team
• Contribute to the development of the facility master plan
• Review as-built drawings
• Assure that specification requirements are met on system improvement projects
• Coordinate planning for special maintenance, upgrade, and renovation projects
• Review infrastructure needs for changes in workload, function, services, operational requirements,
  and capital equipment installations
• Develop and maintain institutional design standards (e.g., hardware, plumbing, lights, electrical systems)
• Review new projects with bidders (e.g., scope of work for electrical)
• Review plans for building alterations & equipment
• Represent organization with contractors, architects, inspectors and suppliers in matters related to healthcare facilities
• Manage equipment planning process for new equipment required for expansion or renovation
  projects.
• Understand code differences between existing and new construction as it pertains to NFPA 101

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