Facilities and maintenance departments are the lifeline behind every hospital.

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has delivered a globally defining moment to reexamine nearly every facet of the healthcare industry as we nimbly address what’s working, what’s not working, and what can best prepare us for the future. As providers begin extensively examining ways to optimize their healthcare real estate strategies in order to adapt and remain competitive, there is one vital piece of the puzzle that has remained largely overshadowed—even amid a worldwide pandemic. 

This Realty Trust Group white paper explores the essential role of the facility maintenance department within healthcare real estate operations, particularly surrounding the acute care sector as COVID-19 has shed a timely light on its critical importance.