Based on the scope, a team of professionals visits each facility. The deliverable is a report explaining the existing conditions, as well as the list of the deficiencies that will have to be corrected.
The assessment scope varies but can consist of exterior, interior finishes, roof, site, mechanical, plumbing, medical gas, electrical, IT and telecommunications, nurse call system, computer systems, ADA, life safety, functional space evaluation and medical equipment.
Information on utility spending, maintenance and operation department cost can also be collected and be compared with industry benchmarks.
A Capital Spending plan, an important component of the assessment program will outline the needed expenditures to maintain facilities to pre-determined quality standards. Deficiencies identified during the Assessment Process are itemized. Project budget for correction of each deficiency is estimated.
Budgets are prepared based on a variety of historical data and current resources. Utilizing industry standards, vendor prices, cost estimators, and contractors' estimates, the ass essment team professional consolidates this information into an estimate of probable cost.
Capital Spending Plans will eliminate the unforeseen expenditures and will assist each organization in establishing a "Plant Deficiency Pool" to address the needed improvements.
The information collected during the assessment process is compared to industry benchmarks. As a result of this comparison, potentials for improving operational and energy efficiencies are identified. Projects can later be implemented to reduce operating cost.
Based on each project needs, the assessment program can identify the potential for asset conversion opportunities such as third party ownership of ancillary buildings or mechanical and electrical systems and lease back of space and utilities.
