INTERNATIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR PROGRAM
International Consulting Service
Delivering quality patient care is key to maintaining and growing the cardiovascular program.
Our extensive U.S. and international experience working with cardiovascular hospitals in a wide range of environments and competitive conditions positions us to assist our clients to design, develop and implement their business through a variety of methodologies and tactics.
Business Planning
Technology & Facilities
Staff Training
New Program/Service Feasibility Assessment and Comprehensive Business Planning
- Market and environmental assessment – local, regional, national trends; technological trends/projections; detailed demand forecasting; competitor impact; business and marketing plans
- Facilities and equipment requirements; capital budget; financial proformas
- Implementation planning, coordination and oversight
- Policies and procedures; job descriptions and other related materials
- Physician and staff recruitment
- Range of Programs/Services: Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery; Hybrid OR/TAVR Program/Valve Clinic; Vascular and Endovascular Services; Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Laboratory; PCI without surgery-on-site; Cardiac Rhythm Management/Electrophysiology/Arrhythmia Program; Adult Congenital Heart Disease; CHF Programs and Clinics; Women’s Heart Services; Sports Cardiology; Adult and Pediatric Programs; Screening, Early Detection and Prevention Programs; Advanced Imaging
Technology, Equipment and Facilities Planning
- Facility designs that ensure reasonable service provision, match volume of services, support patient and physician satisfaction, promote efficiency and flexibility of operation, and anticipate changes in technology
- Initial layout and schematic design in coordination with healthcare architects and engineers; construction document development; technology assessment and planning; equipment specifications
- Remodels and new construction; inpatient and outpatient
- Technology assessment and planning
- Equipment specifications
Staffing and Technical Training
- Assess staff capabilities, and staffing levels vs. projected volume; benchmarking with world-class programs/practices
- Identification of required new positions; position descriptions, job specifications and postings; compensation surveys and recommendations
- Physician and staff prequalification; candidate evaluation, including telephone and on site interviews; background and reference checks; recruitment process management/oversight; selection process assistance and recommendations
- Professional contracts and agreements
- Off-site staff training at world-class programs
- Visiting physician arrangements – short term and long term