Group PMX’s Kristina Stacom shares insights on orchestrating seamless hospital openings from project completion to patient care.
Opening a hospital isn’t just about completing construction; it’s about orchestrating a complex symphony of people, systems, and workflows that must perform flawlessly from Day 1. Project managers face the critical challenge of ensuring every detail, from medical gas outlets to staff training, aligns perfectly with operational vision.
In this Healthcare Facilities Today article, Group PMX Associate Project Manager Kristina Stacom reveals the essential strategies that separate successful hospital openings from costly delays. She explores the intricate coordination between project management and facilities teams, the stakeholders who make or break readiness, and why early engagement can prevent expensive rework.
From commissioning timelines to contingency planning, discover how today’s hospital projects are evolving to meet expectations around flexibility, surge capacity, and infection control.
Read Kristina’s full insights on hospital readiness → click here

“A successful Day 1 means anticipating and coordinating the people, systems, workflows, and milestones that define readiness long before ribbon cutting.”
Kristina Stacom
Associate Project Manager
Date
August 11, 2025
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