Welcome to another episode of Constructing with Care, a Podcast for healthcare executives to discuss topics affecting capital projects today. Today, you are listening to Part 2 of a series addressing healthcare construction for a burnt-out workforce.

Dr. Dale E. Beatty, Stanford Healthcare Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President of Patient Care Services, and Deb Sheehan, Healthcare Strategy Leader from DPR Construction again join your host, Leslie Tullio. In this episode, they dive deep into key factors that construction teams working on active campuses should be mindful of during renovations or expansions so they can improve the environment for healthcare professionals and patients.

Key Takeaways:

[1:32] Deb emphasizes the need to understand clinical pathways, be mindful of how construction can affect patient care, and the financial impact.

[4:31] Dale explains how construction on active campuses can impact a team.

[6:50] Leslie highlights the importance of course correction when needed.

[7:20] Dale suggests leveraging science to the best of your ability.

[8:39] How far out do teams need to be planning to execute these projects successfully?

[12:31] The power of communication: Who to communicate with and when? How does Dale manage stakeholders’ communication at different levels?

[14:40] Dale talks about the importance of finding the right time for effective communication.

[16:05] Deb discusses knowing your audience to be able to meet them where they are at.

[17:55] Deb accentuates the value of supporting effective communication as well as holding a sustained commitment to that communication.

[20:01] Dale shares “must-do”/”must-have” advice for healthcare executives when it comes to mitigating stressors from capital projects and being mindful of workforce burnout.

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