18 min

Constructing with Care: Building Safer Healthcare Spaces (part 2) with Deb Sheehan, Healthcare Marketing Strategy Leader for DPR Construction, and Jay Farhat, Executive Director of Protective Services at Baptist Health Constructing with Care

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Welcome to Episode 10 of Constructing with Care, a Podcast for healthcare executives to discuss topics affecting capital projects today. Your host for today’s episode is Deb Sheehan, the Healthcare Marketing Strategy Leader for DPR Construction. Deb welcomes Jay Farhat, Executive Director of Protective Services at Baptist Health, to the second part of a thoughtful conversation on building safer healthcare spaces.  Today, they address the significant topic of behavioral health, the importance of AI in healthcare security, and the pivotal role of capital projects in shaping safer environments.
 
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] Jay discusses the crucial topic of behavioral health.
[2:42] Jay talks about the mechanisms he uses for reporting and process improvement to constantly sourcing that information.
[6:20] Jay advises those working in the field or internal project managers to be on alert about the sensitivities that happen while in the process of construction.
[7:16] Jay shares the example of the construction of the NICU Project at Baptist Health.
 
[11:34] Jay talks about emerging trends and innovations.
[14:26] Jay discusses the use of autonomous devices. 
[16:04] Jay shares the importance of surveillance systems. 
[16:38] Jay's most important suggestion for Healthcare Leaders: Engage!
 
Mentioned in this episode:
Constructing with Care
Brought to you by DPR Construction, A trusted healthcare builder.
Follow DPR Construction on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Check out the American Hospital Association article: Developing Effective Workplace Violence-Prevention Strategies.
Tweetables and Quotes:
"Innovation is our ally in healthcare security when we’re doing capital building projects. AI, autonomous devices, and collaboration with law enforcement are transforming the way we address risks and ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients." - Jay Farhat, on the future of healthcare security.   Jay Farhat
 
"Flexibility is the key to successful construction projects. Whether it's adjusting or adapting plans to accommodate clinical operations, having flexibility built into your strategy is crucial, especially when the well-being of healthcare professionals and patients is at stake." - Deb Sheehan, offering insights into effective construction planning.

Welcome to Episode 10 of Constructing with Care, a Podcast for healthcare executives to discuss topics affecting capital projects today. Your host for today’s episode is Deb Sheehan, the Healthcare Marketing Strategy Leader for DPR Construction. Deb welcomes Jay Farhat, Executive Director of Protective Services at Baptist Health, to the second part of a thoughtful conversation on building safer healthcare spaces.  Today, they address the significant topic of behavioral health, the importance of AI in healthcare security, and the pivotal role of capital projects in shaping safer environments.
 
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] Jay discusses the crucial topic of behavioral health.
[2:42] Jay talks about the mechanisms he uses for reporting and process improvement to constantly sourcing that information.
[6:20] Jay advises those working in the field or internal project managers to be on alert about the sensitivities that happen while in the process of construction.
[7:16] Jay shares the example of the construction of the NICU Project at Baptist Health.
 
[11:34] Jay talks about emerging trends and innovations.
[14:26] Jay discusses the use of autonomous devices. 
[16:04] Jay shares the importance of surveillance systems. 
[16:38] Jay's most important suggestion for Healthcare Leaders: Engage!
 
Mentioned in this episode:
Constructing with Care
Brought to you by DPR Construction, A trusted healthcare builder.
Follow DPR Construction on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Check out the American Hospital Association article: Developing Effective Workplace Violence-Prevention Strategies.
Tweetables and Quotes:
"Innovation is our ally in healthcare security when we’re doing capital building projects. AI, autonomous devices, and collaboration with law enforcement are transforming the way we address risks and ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients." - Jay Farhat, on the future of healthcare security.   Jay Farhat
 
"Flexibility is the key to successful construction projects. Whether it's adjusting or adapting plans to accommodate clinical operations, having flexibility built into your strategy is crucial, especially when the well-being of healthcare professionals and patients is at stake." - Deb Sheehan, offering insights into effective construction planning.

18 min