Functional planning is the process of converting predesign information into an efficient floor plan, optimized for the specific client and healthcare services provided.

 This phase begins with creation of planning recommendations, based on our prior experience and expertise, that meet the needs identified in the predesign documents. All floor plans developed will identify locations of furniture, equipment, cabinetry and fixtures for every space and work position. The initial plan recommendation will be reviewed and interactively modified with you until you are comfortable in accepting it with sign-off approval.  Your final approved plan will then be reviewed with State Heath Department officials (if appropriate), and modified for their schematic phase approval.

 At completion of this phase you will have floor plans based on contemporary trends in healthcare delivery and the characteristics that make your healthcare service uniquely valuable to your community and patient population. This plan's value will be reinforced by your thorough understanding of the design decisions made and functional highlights achieved; an understanding made possible by the interactive on-site development process.