Constructing with Care: Building Safer Healthcare Spaces (part 2) with Deb Sheehan, Healthcare Marketing Strategy Leader for DPR Construction, and Jay Farhat, Executive Director of Protective Services at Baptist Health
Release Date: 03/14/2024
Constructing with Care
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In Episode 17 of Constructing With Care, host Leslie Tullio welcomes back Sarah Francis (Enterprise AVP of Standards and Activation at Advocate Health), Jeff Schroder (AVP of Planning, Design & Construction at Atrium Health), and Sean Ashcroft (Healthcare Core Market Leader at DPR Construction) for a deep dive into the impact of standardization in healthcare construction. Together, they explore how reducing variation across campuses not only enhances operational efficiency and construction outcomes but also significantly improves caregiver training and patient experience. The conversation...
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Join us for a special highlights episode of Constructing with Care, the podcast designed for healthcare executives navigating the complexities of capital projects. This condensed feature reel showcases key insights from past episodes, covering innovative solutions to today’s healthcare construction challenges, strategies for supporting the healthcare workforce during disruptive projects, and the vital role capital investments play in delivering effective, efficient patient care. Whether you're planning a new facility, managing a major expansion, or optimizing existing spaces, this episode...
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Episode Summary: In episode 15 of Constructing With Care, guests Laura Wilt, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health; Clara Guixa, Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital; and Carl Fleming, Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation at DPR Construction are welcomed by host Leslie Tullio. In this third and final episode of the series the group explores how funding models for healthcare projects are shaped by technological and demographic needs and how the industry is evaluating ROI They also delve into everybody's favorite topic,...
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Episode Overview: In episode 14 of Constructing With Care, host Leslie Tulio welcomes back distinguished guests Laura Wilt, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health; Clara Guixa, Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital; and Carl Fleming, Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation at DPR Construction. Together, they explore the evolving dynamics of integrating technology and design in healthcare environments, focusing on how capital projects can prioritize patient-centered care, provider needs and operational efficiency. Key...
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Episode Overview: In episode 13 of Constructing With Care, we dive deep into the evolving role of technology and digital innovation in healthcare infrastructure. Host Leslie Tullio is joined by three leading experts: Laura Wilt, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health; Clara Guixa, Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital; and Carl Fleming, Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation at DPR Construction. Together, they discuss how technology investments are reshaping patient care, improving outcomes for providers, and...
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Hear highlights from Constructing with Care, a Podcast for healthcare executives to discuss topics affecting capital projects today. In this condensed, features reel you’ll gain insight on innovative solutions to healthcare construction challenges, caring for the healthcare workforce during disruptive capital projects and the critical role of capital projects in effective, efficient care. Listen now to get the top takeaways.
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Welcome to Episode 12 of Constructing with Care, a Podcast for healthcare executives to discuss topics affecting capital projects today. Your host for today’s episode is Leslie Tullio, Enterprise Leader Brand and Communication. Leslie welcomes two special guests, Hector Torres from and Supina Mapon from DPR Construction, for the second of two episodes. They continue the conversation about the shifting paradigms in healthcare real estate strategies and dive deeper into optimizing real estate for future value. Key Takeaways: [:53] About “The Rationalized Portfolio,” what...
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Welcome to Episode 11 of Constructing with Care, a Podcast for healthcare executives to discuss topics affecting capital projects today. Your host for today’s episode is Leslie Tullio, Enterprise Leader Brand and Communication. Leslie welcomes two special guests, Hector Torres from and Supina Mapon from DPR Construction, for the first of two episodes, where they explore the shifting paradigms in healthcare real estate strategies and unpack the four potential trajectories for healthcare systems. Key Takeaways: [1:19] Hector briefly shares about DC Advisory and what brings him to...
info_outlineWelcome to Episode 10 of Constructing with Care, a Podcast for healthcare executives to discuss topics affecting capital projects today. Your host for today’s episode is Deb Sheehan, the Healthcare Marketing Strategy Leader for DPR Construction. Deb welcomes Jay Farhat, Executive Director of Protective Services at Baptist Health, to the second part of a thoughtful conversation on building safer healthcare spaces. Today, they address the significant topic of behavioral health, the importance of AI in healthcare security, and the pivotal role of capital projects in shaping safer environments.
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] Jay discusses the crucial topic of behavioral health.
[2:42] Jay talks about the mechanisms he uses for reporting and process improvement to constantly sourcing that information.
[6:20] Jay advises those working in the field or internal project managers to be on alert about the sensitivities that happen while in the process of construction.
[7:16] Jay shares the example of the construction of the NICU Project at Baptist Health.
[11:34] Jay talks about emerging trends and innovations.
[14:26] Jay discusses the use of autonomous devices.
[16:04] Jay shares the importance of surveillance systems.
[16:38] Jay's most important suggestion for Healthcare Leaders: Engage!
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Tweetables and Quotes:
"Innovation is our ally in healthcare security when we’re doing capital building projects. AI, autonomous devices, and collaboration with law enforcement are transforming the way we address risks and ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients." - Jay Farhat, on the future of healthcare security. Jay Farhat
"Flexibility is the key to successful construction projects. Whether it's adjusting or adapting plans to accommodate clinical operations, having flexibility built into your strategy is crucial, especially when the well-being of healthcare professionals and patients is at stake." - Deb Sheehan, offering insights into effective construction planning.