Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
November 26th 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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