Navigating Transitions: Ensuring Operational Readiness in Healthcare Facilities

This session explores strategies for ensuring operational readiness in healthcare facilities, emphasizing early planning, stakeholder engagement, change management, workflow optimization, and staff training to maintain patient safety and care continuity during transitions.

The session "Navigating Transitions: Ensuring Operational Readiness in Healthcare Facilities" featured David Stolte of Mackenzie Health, Al Coady of Halton Healthcare, Dr. Michaela Cada of SickKids Hospital, and Jacob Reynolds of First Onsite, moderated by Tony Khouri of Michael Garron Hospital. The panelists discussed the importance of early planning and stakeholder engagement to achieve alignment and buy-in during healthcare facility transitions. 

They highlighted effective change management strategies to overcome resistance and foster adaptability. Additionally, the session focused on optimizing operational workflows and providing comprehensive staff training to ensure continuity of care and patient safety during transitions.