Moderator: Brent Petty, CMRP, Executive Industry Consultant for Healthcare, Lexmark Healthcare Solutions
Presenters: Ralph Bowman Jr., VP, IT, National Facilities Services and Project Portfolio Management, Kaiser Permanente
New technology and care delivery models are major expenses for hospitals and health systems. New innovations with technology impact the design and construction of facilities. With constant innovation and limited funds and space, each new technology must be evaluated for necessity and related costs. In this session, learn how to evaluate new technologies and platforms that can potentially transform patient care and new building approaches that can potentially save time and money on projects.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define the considerations that should be used when evaluating new technology.
2. Identify how to fit innovative technology purchases into your long-term capital planning budget.
3. Explain how to evaluate new technology based on your organizational needs.
4. Learn when to remove old technology and creative ways to fund the replacement technology.