Navigating the Healthcare Construction Life Cycle:
Strategies for Successful Leaders – Fundamentals

Earn a certificate in an increasingly valuable area , with this new program – “Navigating the Healthcare Construction Life Cycle:  Strategies for Successful Leaders” – Fundamentals

This comprehensive construction management course taught by 24 faculty, is tailored specifically for leaders in healthcare administration, recognizing the pivotal role of design and construction within their careers.  Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, course participants will gain a deep understanding of the strategy, planning, design, and construction processes unique to the healthcare industry.  The course consists of 10 virtual 2-hour sessions plus a final exam.  By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively contribute to and oversee healthcare facility projects, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry as competent decision-makers and leaders.

Throughout the course, participants will:

• Gain insight into the growing significance of design and construction in healthcare administration careers.
• Develop a foundational understanding of the sequential stages involved in planning, designing, and constructing healthcare facilities.
• Acquire specialized vocabulary essential for effective communication within the industry.
• Learn from expert presenters who provide both theoretical concepts and real-world applications for each stage of the process.
• Engage in multidisciplinary discussions to grasp the breadth and depth of the planning, design, and construction processes.
• Explore methodologies for programming, budgeting, and designing facility projects.
• Cultivate decision-making skills necessary for future healthcare administrators through strategic advisory sessions.

Topics covered include:

• Visioning and design dialogue to engage stakeholders.
• Project management strategies and architectural selection.
• Strategic planning considering population, demand, supply, and market trends.
• Evidence-based design and functional space programming.
• Phases of schematic design and development and construction administration.
• Utilization of gaming, simulation, and virtual reality in planning and design.
• Site planning, facility, campus, and regional planning considerations.
• Financial modeling, cost estimation, and bond rating assessments.
• Medical equipment planning and the impact on design and capital planning.
• Compliance with regulations and guidelines, including infection control.
• Integration of lean design and construction principles.
• Emphasis on building science, sustainability, landscaping, and engineering systems such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP).

Meet the Course Instructors

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This special certificate course is brought to you by a collaboration with Page/ and ACHE-SETC.

PRICING INFO:
$450 => ACHE Member
$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)
$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member

The class meets virtually from 6:30 – 8:30 PM Central, starting on August 7, 2024.  The deadline to register is August 28th, 2024.

We are thrilled to honor Don Wagner, a true icon in the healthcare industry!  Don has dedicated his life to mentoring healthcare administrators and pioneered the creation of this remarkable course, “Navigating the Healthcare Construction Lifecycle,” an invaluable initiative for ACHE members.

Don Wagner

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Page is deeply honored to partner with the American College of Healthcare Executives – Southeast Texas Chapter (ACHE-SETC) for this endeavor.  Our collaboration with Don dates back to 1975, when he served as the administrator of Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.

In 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Don approached Page to discuss leading a course for ACHE members in the Houston area. This discussion has now come to fruition as an extensive virtual offering. What began as a 6 to 8-hour educational session has blossomed into a comprehensive 20-hour course, exploring the interdependent roles between architects and clients in healthcare planning, design, and construction.

Throughout his distinguished career, Don has held numerous titles and received countless awards for his efforts to bridge healthcare gaps worldwide. The healthcare industry is incredibly fortunate to benefit from his wisdom and generosity, which he continues to share through his mentorship and innovative initiatives.  Don has garnered many ACHE and healthcare honors, and was recently honored by ACHE-SETC in 2023 with the first Lifetime Mentorship Award.