Strategic and Long Range Facility Planning - Rx for the Future The time for planning is now.   It is not quite the pandemic that we in the healthcare industry were anticipating not that long ago, but the viral effects of today's economic situation have seriously affected the health of our industry. Some have called it "healthcare's perfect storm". The circumstances are undeniable and the treatment requires serious medicine and surgery: we are all (some first-hand) aware of organizations that are responding by cutting staff, slashing programs, canceling capital expenditures, scaling back procurement, and basically just hunkering down. Here is the good news: It will get better! Nevertheless, there is no miracle cure or silver bullet for this "crisis". Those who remain healthy and those who will emerge even healthier will build upon their strengths and clearly establish their vision. Fundamental to this vision is an uncompromising focus on quality, efficiency, and transparency, all providing the greatest value to the customer. Maintaining this focus within the storm of the crisis is the path to the future. A successful organization's path is the vision of their Strategic and Long Range Plans. Those organizations that embrace the long view and build in flexibility quickly adapt to changes in the market. Change can only be managed effectively within the framework of a well-conceived Strategic Plan ("why you want to go somewhere") and a Long Range Facility Plan ("the road map to get to your destination"). A new survey by the America Hospital Association illustrates that many healthcare organizations are or are planning to put new facilities and/or upgrades to existing facilities on hold. Short-term scaling back on capital expenditures is an understandable response to economic circumstances; however, with crisis comes opportunity. If ever there was a time to test, sharpen, or redefine the vision of your Strategic and Long Range Plans within the crucible of today's economy, this is it. Our team at Artekna is able to bring national expertise in developing Strategic and Long Range Plans. Our team of planners and consultants is focused on assisting healthcare clients in analyzing strategic business plans and make recommendations for facility and operational plans to meet current and future needs. We serve the client by helping to define their vision and implementing strategies to achieve this vision.