Healthcare space optimization isn't rocket science—but at Stanford Health Care, it's getting close. At HealthSpaces '24, Priya Cherukuru, Executive Director of Space Planning and Management, revealed how her team is revolutionizing facility management across 5 million square feet of medical space. "Every time I see or hear the word space, I feel like I need to become Captain Kirk," she quipped, before diving into the serious challenge of optimizing three hospitals and 170 clinics for a growing workforce.
With just a small team handling over 400 space requests annually, Cherukuru's innovative approach has led to significant improvements in space utilization and cost savings:
- Data-Driven Allocation: A table-based system for objective space determination.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Occupancy sensors provide crucial utilization data across various settings.
- Smart Reservations: QR code bookings for high-demand areas like lactation rooms.
- AI-Enhanced Analysis: Leveraging ChatGPT to generate insights from occupancy data.
- Sustainable Solutions: Integrating occupancy sensors with energy management systems.
These initiatives have yielded tangible results. "Last year, we were successful in releasing a $12 million lease portfolio and then annualized 4.5 in additional lease consolidation," Cherukuru shared.
Emphasizing the role of technology, she noted, "We continue to explore technology and a database world to use occupancy sensors to optimize our spaces."
Stanford Health Care's approach demonstrates how healthcare institutions can leverage data, technology, and creative thinking to transform space management.
Their strategy shows a path for others to adapt to the new work era while enhancing operational efficiency. As the healthcare landscape evolves, Stanford Health Care's ongoing efforts in workspace optimization serve as a valuable model for the industry—to boldly optimize where no one has optimized before.
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