A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management

Liyanage, C and Egbu, CO 2008, 'A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management' , Journal of Facilities Management, 6 (1) , pp. 23-36.

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Abstract

Purpose – To propose a framework for performance management in facilities management (FM) services in hospitals. Herein, particular attention has been given to domestic services under the area of FM.

Design/methodology/approach – The discussions of the paper are based on findings of a mixed methodology approach, i.e. combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The data sets obtained from mixed methods were subjected to rigorous qualitative and statistical analyses.

Findings – A comprehensive performance management framework (PMF) is presented in this paper. The developed PMF is clear, cohesive and can be well understood by all levels of managers and staff. It is well supported by the overall goals of control of healthcare associated infections in domestic services and uses a balanced set of key performance indicators and measures to benchmark the results with one another. The PMF developed gives due cognisance to FM (specifically to domestic services). The successful implementation of this PMF, however, needs careful consideration of a host of challenges, which can impinge on staff and process performances.

Originality/value – The findings and the developed PMF presented in this paper highlight some of the significant issues relating to the FM services in hospitals, making the paper an original and valuable one.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > T Technology > TH Building construction Built and Human Environment
Schools:	Schools > School of the Built Environment > Centre for Urban Processes, Resilient Infrastructures & Sustainable Environments
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Facilities Management
Publisher:	Emerald
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	1472-5967
Depositing User:	IN Mohd Zin
Date Deposited:	24 Jan 2011 13:53
Last Modified:	25 Jan 2018 02:18
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/12811

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