Space Utilization Management within William Beaumont Army Medical Center

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop an effective space utilization program that can be incorporated into William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC). Due to the announcement of base realignment and closure (BRAC) 2005, WBAMC will require additional space in preparation of its beneficiary population increasing by almost 100%. The current process of space utilization management at WBAMC is inefficient and ineffective. Three policy options were analyzed: (1) business as usual, (2) existing policy from another medical facility, and (3) MEDCOM standardized plan for space utilization management. Evaluative criteria for this study are the following: (1) policy, (2) impact on basic operational measures, (3) staff satisfaction, and (4) accomplishment of mission. After analysis of projected outcomes and trade-offs, the recommendation is to remove the business as usual practice from the organization and incorporate an alternate policy consisting of elements from an existing policy from another medical facility and MEDCOM standardized plan for space utilization management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA477467

Entities

People

  • Joselito Lim

Organizations

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Base Closures
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.

Technology Areas

  • Space