The Development and Implementation of a Practical Building ...

Healthcare Facilities Management Conference 2012More about Barwon Health• Annual budget of $500 Million.• In excess of 6000 staff.• Over 1000 beds across acute, rehabilitation andresidential aged care.• 134 Buildings.• 12 SitesPrior to Building Condition Audits.• Buildings received maintenance or upgrades basedon perception rather than actual condition.• The perception was often influenced by a number offactors including,– The proximity of the building to the main hospital campus orits prominence. (Out of sight, out of mind.)– The effectiveness of the building occupiers in highlightingtheir requirements. (The squeaky wheel.)– The profile of the building or service within the community.• There was no agreement about what constitutedacceptable building condition within Barwon Health.3