#121 David Jones: Director of Estates, Facilities & Engineering at University Hospital Southampton

The Modern Facilities Management Podcast

Summary
David Jones, Director of Estates and Facilities at the University Hospital of Southampton, discusses the impact of backlog maintenance in healthcare buildings on patient harm.
During the interview, he shares his research on the link between estate infrastructure and patient outcomes, highlighting the need for evidence-based design in older hospitals. David explains his use of AI and data analysis to identify infrastructure incidents and their impact on patient care. He emphasizes the importance of collecting data and presenting evidence to influence policy and secure funding for backlog maintenance. He also encourages facilities managers to engage in research and advocate for the value of their role in healthcare facilities.

Takeaways

• Backlog maintenance in healthcare buildings can have a direct impact on patient outcomes and safety.
• There is a lack of evidence-based research on the link between estate infrastructure and patient harm.
• Collecting data on infrastructure incidents and their impact on patient care is crucial for securing funding for backlog maintenance.
• Facilities managers should engage in research and advocate for the value of their role in healthcare facilities.

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Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:57
The Impact of Backlog Maintenance on Patient Outcomes

06:08
The Need for Evidence-Based Design in Older Hospitals

09:14
Using AI and Data Analysis to Identify Infrastructure Incidents

12:05
Influencing Policy and Securing Funding for Backlog Maintenance

14:55
The Role of Facilities Managers in Healthcare Facilities

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