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TRANSITION PLANNING

For two decades, our clients have trusted in us and our ability to guide projects through the transition planning process, which is critical to preparing for the occupancy of a newly built or renovated facility. We facilitate the flow of information between design, construction, and healthcare teams with a comprehensive training plan, staff and stock plan, and detailed move plan.

Our planners can identify training issues for contractors and create scenarios to address shortcomings in working knowledge while preparing medical staff to function effectively at every stage during the changeover to their new environment.

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    THE STAHL COMPANIES FACILITATES COOPERATION BETWEEN STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE PROJECT SUCCESS

Every transition project is unique and requires a customized approach. Factors which we have identified as being key to success include the accountability and active participation of all team members, taking a task-oriented approach that incorporates creative thinking and problem-solving, improving efficiencies at every stage and always staying on schedule.

THE STAHL COMPANIES ENGAGES AT EVERY STAGE OF THE TRANSITION PLANNING PROCESS

We begin every project by listening to the client, clarifying project parameters, and identifying the primary goals of the project. Once we have this information, we perform a needs assessment and build an action plan that ensures a successful transition.

To better monitor the project schedule and critical path timelines, we build comprehensive, dynamic schedules, maintain a critical task log, coordinate equipment orders and manage the shipping, delivery, and installation of major and minor medical equipment.

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We have the experience and expertise to guide our clients through the process and avoid the pitfalls which could impact a successful transition.

COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING & REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Our transition planners ensure all parties adhere to established licensing timelines, complete required tasks and form submissions, and submit required CDPH documentation and other required move plans and surveys.

By managing the process from start to finish, the result is a smooth, successful transition that allows healthcare personnel to continue providing patient services, while complying with all regulatory requirements.

SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
In addition to the normal move activities, this project involved orchestrating the decommissioning of various offices around the state. Debby inventoried all Dignity Health property at each of the facilities and provided an analysis on the suitability for reuse. She met with and organized management and staff at each of the facilities, negotiated the decommissioning details with landlords, and basically ensured that everyone was very clear on the schedule and requirements for smooth, organized moves, facility decommissioning and building turnovers.

Tim Manclark

Dignity Health Corporate Real Estate

I have had the opportunity to work with various members of the Stahl Project Management team over the last five years. They have assisted us in coordination between the construction project team and the facility groups to reduce operational impacts... Their work has consistently been outstanding, and their contributions have been a significant part of the success of our projects and I recommend them as an outstanding addition to any project team. 

Jim Morrison

Area Manager, Planning, Design and Construction for Dignity Health Corporate Real Estate

Debby is extremely organized and detail-oriented, and manages to develop detailed schedules which encompass all aspects of the project by pulling together information from multiple sources. She is an excellent communicator and encourages the staff impacted by each of our projects to work as a successful team. She has earned the respect of each of our management groups and is considered essential to the planning of any major moves. 

Tim Manclark

Dignity Health Corporate Real Estate

The Transition Planning Services, and Equipment Logistics services that the Stahl team offers are stellar. I have worked with Debby and her team several times over the last twelve years and have witnessed their expertise in preparing a facility for occupancy... Debby's team provides a comprehensive program that includes establishment of meeting structures and goals, development of detailed schedules, gap analysis, task tracking and resolution logs, Licensing preparation, and thorough Move Plans. They also provide complete Equipment Logistics services, excellently managing new and reuse major and minor medical equipment from planning, through order, shipping, delivery, installation and training. Their team provides tremendous support to the facility and project team in preparation for occupancy, consistently delivering smooth, successful transitions. 

Jim Morrison

Area Manager, Planning, Design and Construction for Dignity Health Corporate Real Estate

Debby and her team are very experienced, always prepared, well versed in construction and project management, and are a joy to work with. They truly take the worry out of my big projects. I can recommend she and her team fully.

Tim Manclark

Dignity Health Corporate Real Estate

Debby has been the key planner for the Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Center at Mercy General Hospital (MGH) over the past 2.5 years. The AGSHVC is a 125,000 square foot, 4-story addition to MGH that will house all of the cardiovascular services at the largest cardiac center in California. The AGSHVC project is complex, has been delayed multiple times and has had many challenges. Debby always, without fail, assists and advises on issues pertaining to transition management to ensure that the eventual move into the building will be successful. When unforeseen planning issues arise, Debby always steps in to assist and problem solve with the team. She is the glue that has kept the staff, contractors, and construction teams accountable for defined outcomes... With pleasure, I give Debby the highest recommendation for work performance, teamwork, problem solving, organization, and project management. 

Doris G. Frazier

Vice President, Cardiovascular Services, Dignity Health

When Debby came on board we were behind schedule and loosely organized. Debby organized our team and put us on the right track to a successful opening. She accomplished this with a calm demeanor and a great sense of humor. She was able to bring stragglers up to speed while still keeping the rest of the team pushing toward our successful opening. The Mercy San Juan transition into the new patient care tower would not have been the success that it was without the guidance of Debby. She will be an asset to any project she is hired to coordinate. 

Brian K. Ivie

President & CEO, Mercy San Juan Medical Center

The many months of Debby's leadership and organized approach led to an extremely successful project. In my opinion, the level of thoughtfulness and preparedness that Debby extended to our facility was far beyond our expectations. 

Terry Spring

Vice President, St. Joseph's Medical Center

Debby has consistently demonstrated her extensive knowledge, expertise, attention to detail, organizational skills, and patience. Our project timeline was extremely aggressive, complex, and highly fluid with the only constant being change. The project team flawlessly molded the relocation plan to accommodate both the relocation of existing equipment and the various overseas shipments of highly sensitive manufacturing equipment that was irreplaceable during the course of the project. This transition team was able to assist and advise on all issues pertaining to transition management to ensure that the eventual move into the building would be successful. Debby in particular was a key adviser for the team to understand the required tasks and timelines for the project.

Kris Varanelli

Sr. Project Manager VSP Optics Group