Planning and Managing Healthcare Facilities

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Planning and Managing Healthcare Facilities (FMT511)

Synopsis

The Planning and Managing Healthcare Facilities Management course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in planning, designing, and managing healthcare facilities. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, develop, and maintain healthcare facilities to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. Some case studies in FM for Healthcare will be included in this course to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the application of facilities management principles in healthcare settings. The real-world case studies will explore the challenges and opportunities of healthcare facilities management as well as allowing students to analyse case studies and develop solutions to the problems presented. Students will gain both theoretical and practical experience in healthcare facilities management

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Overview of Healthcare Facilities and Healthcare Facilities Managemen
Principles and considerations for planning and designing Healthcare Facilities (e.g. patient safety and infection control)
Needs assessment for healthcare facilit
Strategic planning for healthcare asset management
Regulatory and Compliance Requirement
Sustainable design practices in healthcare facilitie
Emergency preparedness and crisis managemen
Risk management and quality improvement in healthcare facilities
Technology Integration in Healthcare Facilitie
Operations and maintenance management in healthcare facilities
Facility operations and resource allocation
Case studies on facility design, construction, operations and maintenance

Learning Outcome

Examine the role of healthcare facilities in supporting patient care and safet
Appraise the regulatory and compliance requirements related to healthcare facilities managemen
Explore the various aspects of managing healthcare facilities, including operations, maintenance, and technology integration
Analyse healthcare facilities management challenges and opportunities presented in case studies and develop potential solutions
Plan and design process for healthcare facilities
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in addressing challenges in healthcare facilities management
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with other stakeholders involved in healthcare facilities planning and management
Evaluate the effectiveness of facilities management strategies in healthcare settings