More than 15 percent of U.S. hospitals are at risk of potential closure, according to Business Insider, who based the estimate on a recent report from Morgan Stanley. As the healthcare model has transformed from traditional hospitals to various alternate care facilities, there has also been an increase in the number of hospital renovations and/or repurposing projects.  The challenges that come with such changes are complex.  This is far more than simply liquidating equipment.  In fact, dealing with equipment-related matters is rather minor in comparison to many issues which surface in the reuse and/or decommissioning effort. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the process to safely and securely repurpose a healthcare facility.
2. Identify the steps that need to be taken before, during, and after a renovation project.
3. Discuss the regulatory requirements that must be followed when decommissioning a healthcare facility.
4. Examine potential problems that can arise when renovating or decommissioning a facility.

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