Managing Day-to-Day Operations
Facilities managers handle diverse day-to-day operations, encompassing safety policy establishment, maintenance programs, and identification of repair needs. They coordinate construction projects, oversee medical equipment conditions, ensure regulation compliance, and conduct safety assessments. Additionally, facilities managers manage utilities, inspect cleanliness in various areas, purchase and install equipment, address structural issues, and maintain operational budgets. They also negotiate service agreements, manage safety initiatives, and serve as key managerial decision-makers.
Compliance and Certification
Ensuring certification and adherence to building compliance is essential for the success of healthcare organizations, a responsibility central to facilities managers. They must guarantee facility compliance with relevant laws, such as those related to accessibility, and oversee the ongoing maintenance of certifications and accreditations.
Ensuring a High-Quality Environment of Care
Ensuring a reliable and secure environment of care (EoC) for patients in all healthcare settings is crucial and is in line with the goals of healthcare facilities. The main objective of the EoC is to create a safe and effective environment for patients and staff, regardless of whether they are in inpatient or outpatient institutions.
Teams dedicated to healthcare facilities management (HFM) are essential in carrying out routine inspections and resolving emergency power, water, and air management issues, among other things. HFM teams prioritize the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and staff members while developing complete EoC strategies and policies in close collaboration with hospital administration.
Managing Construction Projects
Facilities management teams are essential to the timely and cost-effective progress of building projects, even if they may not be the ones leading them directly. They are heavily involved in the construction process and are responsible for meeting budgetary and schedule limitations.
