There is a saying, “Half the battle is won if the planning is right.” Any dream without a plan is just a wish. In any project, planning is the key factor that can throw the toss between success or failure.

A little planning can save you from tonnes of doing. This is because proper planning is based on the rock-solid foundation of in-depth research. Planning does not only revolve around the present but also takes future scenarios into consideration. Planning gives you a battleplan and instructs you on the actions and reactions when faced with an opportunity or threat.

When you embark upon the journey towards constructing your own hospital, planning is the issue that you will have to pay the most attention to because a single slip can make you fall into a deep abyss.

 If you are new and raw in this game of healthcare entrepreneurship, it is better to enrol the expertise of Hospital consultancy firms in the planning process. These firms have a full panel of specialists from various fields who can help you in the planning of your hospital and guide you away from any hinderances. They can help you plan your healthcare venture from start to finish, from conceptualization to completion.

These healthcare consultants can be your true partners in planning and help you in many aspects like

1. Pre-construction planning

A. Feasibility study

A feasibility study tests the practicality and the validity of your business idea even before the first brick is laid. A Healthcare consultant can assess the market trends, your competitors’ activities, your inner strengths, your targets, your finances, and other parameters and can give you an unbiased forecast of whether your venture will be profitable. This is the first step of planning and should not be skipped.

B. Funding

        Funding is a big aspect of any venture. The costs involved        in setting up a healthcare facility can be massive. An expert Healthcare consultant can help you plan your fund collation from banks, financial institutions, or private investors. He/ she can help you make a business plan for the presentation of your proposal in front of investors or a bank panel.

C.  Site planning

One cannot understate the importance of location to popularity, perception and consequently profits. An experienced healthcare consultant can help narrow down on your real estate choices to the one that perfectly fits your needs according to your budget, your specialty, and your expected footfall.

D. Layout, Design, and construction

Each square inch of space in a hospital should be used optimally to maximise workflow, ensure social distancing, and augment a feeling of spaciousness and comfort. A healthcare consultant can help you plan your construction layout, design your interiors, and concretize your infrastructure.

E. Licensing

Starting a healthcare venture involves a heap of tedious paperwork for getting the necessary licenses and accreditations. A dependable healthcare consultant can help you plan on how to obtain all these legal requisites in a timely and stress-free manner.

F. Equipment planning

A Healthcare consultancy firm can help you in equipment planning for your hospital. He/ she can guide you in the selection of the most-suited equipment from the plethora of choices available and getting the best terms of service and repair or replacement agreements.

2. Operation planning

A. Planning a blueprint of SOP

A reliable healthcare consultant can help you devise a master plan of your day-to-day operations which will help you run your hospital in the most optimal way. This will be an operational blueprint which will arm you with standard operation procedures for each job description. This will help you maintain excellence at every level, smoothen workflow and enhance your productivity.

B. Planning your price protocol

A healthcare consultant can help you develop a competitive yet reasonable pricing protocol for your services and facilities.

3. Planning market navigation

A. Planning competition suppression

The healthcare consultant will help you in planning activities and campaigns to keep you one step ahead of your competitors.

B. Planning your brand identity

To survive in the healthcare cut-throat competition, your hospital has to have a brand image and a brand personality. A healthcare consultant will help you to narrow down on your hospital’s unique selling point i.e., a quality that gives you a cutting edge over competition. Your hospital consultant will help you to plan how to sculpt your hospital’s brand image so that your potential clients get connected to you. A healthcare consultant will help you to plan campaigns that deliver meaningful messages that can help you engage your target audience and build sustainable bonds with them.

Planning for getting the right electronic software is essential for smooth functioning of your hospital.

A healthcare consultancy firm can help you plan on how you will be managing, maintaining, and merging patient records and documentation.

4. Planning allied services

A. Recruitment and training

A hospital is only as good as the skilled workforce that staffs it. A healthcare consultant can help you recruit the best talent and help you plan their training and retention programmes for them.

To summarize, a Healthcare consultant can be your true companion and can help you in planning your hospital venture, brick by brick and step after step. He/ she can be instrumental in planning your route to your destination, steering you away from the pitfalls on the road and in providing you with a map to your success.

If you need a dependable partner in your endeavour, be sure to get in touch with Hospertz.

Blog has been written by Dr. Vishal Jadhav, a veteran in the field of hospital consultancy with a rich experience of more than 20 years and founder of the Healthcare Consultancy Firm, Hospertz.

Dr. Vishal Jadhav, Director
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