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It takes a team
Whether you're building new from the ground up
or retrofitting an existing building, it takes a
team of professional advisors to raise a surgical
facility. "Architect, attorney, general contractor
— there's lots of moving parts," says Ms.
Mattson. No matter the size and scope of your
project, you know you've crossed the finish line
when you've secured a certificate of occupancy,
state licensure and Medicare certification.
Your development consultant should see you
all the way through, managing every aspect of
the project, from construction to policies and
procedures, from equipment planning to
recruiting staff, from installing sprinklers and fire alarms to installing phone
cables and gas lines. "Hire someone who has expertise in surgical construc-
tion and can manage the project to get you up and functioning as soon as
possible," says Ms. Mattson.
• ADVISORS WITH VISION Surround yourself
with architects, developers and consultants who
know what it takes to succeed in the new
surgical economy.
