practitioners are so afraid to start a
renovation process at their current
practices that many projects are postponed
indefinitely. Items such as the renovation
cost, the disruption to their businesses and
the impact on their staff and patients are the
main concerns in the short term that cloud
the benefits of undergoing the renovation in
the first place.
to medical and specialists' practices these
days. The current patient that approaches
the practice now gets more informed of what
they'd like to receive on their consultation
and the expectations are set up high even
before they walk into the practice. The result
of that experience is a mixture between
different factors, including the impression
they'll receive of your practice environment.
will not only highlight the services you
providebutwillenhancestaffefficiency
and performance, resulting in an amicable
attitude to your patients.
creating a new practice is the first step to
be taken. If you are close to the end of your
lease it may be a good opportunity to check
the option to purchase your own property or
get the most out of the deal if you renew the
contract at your current premises. Landlord
incentives are increasing and can cover the
cost of your fit-out or give you some free rent
upfront, or a combination of both.
patients to a different location (losing some
of them in the transition). Most importantly,
you can save money by only doing a partial
renovation or a simple facelift.
understand the entire process) from day
one, as they should take your hand to run
through the entire process. Engaging experts
from the beginning is crucial it will ensure
that you aren't spending your valuable time
Monica Benavides maps out a five-step process to simplify the task.
Director of Innova Design.