Donna Ware
Executive Director, BJC HealthCareBJC HealthCareWith nearly 30 years of experience designing large-scale health care projects nationally and internationally, Donna joined BJC in 2008 to lead strategic and campus planning and project programming and planning across all of BJC’s hospitals.
Her primary responsibilities include facilities planning and design in partnership with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure budget and schedule performance for capital projects across all of BJC’s hospitals and community health locations. She is responsible for implementing a robust process for campus planning, programming, exterior and site design, interior design, MEP design and activation planning to ensure that the built environment supports optimum patient-care experiences.
E92 – Why Didn’t We Do It Like This Yesterday: Case Study on Accelerating Outpatient Center Delivery
The growing demand for outpatient centers challenges the healthcare industry to innovate and rethink project delivery. In an environment where "we nee…The growing demand for outpatient centers challenges the healthcare industry to innovate and rethink project delivery. In an environment where "we needed this done yesterday" is a common refrain, solutions that prioritize speed, quality, and flexibil…The growing demand for outpatient centers challenges the healthcare industry to innovate and rethink project delivery. In an environment where "we needed this done yesterday" is a common refrain, solutions that prioritize speed, quality, and flexibility are essential. This presentation explores how integrated design/build delivery, prefabrication, and modular construction are transforming outpatient center construction. Through real-world case st…The growing demand for outpatient centers challenges the healthcare industry to innovate and rethink project delivery. In an environment where "we needed this done yesterday" is a common refrain, solutions that prioritize speed, quality, and flexibility are essential. This presentation explores how integrated design/build delivery, prefabrication, and modular construction are transforming outpatient center construction. Through real-world case studies, we’ll highlight how early alignment on project assumptions, multiple early equipment or scope procurements, and strategic workflows drive faster, more efficient delivery. We’ll explore how leaning into prefabrication and modular construction reduces timelines while maintaining high-quality outcomes and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Balancing speed with quality is critical. We’ll share actionable strategies to ensure rapid delivery aligns with patient-centered goals and long-term facility flexibility. Attendees will leave equipped with tools to overcome fast-track project challenges, from early planning to execution, and deliver outpatient centers that meet today’s demands. This session provides architects, engineers, contractors, and owners with insights to rethink delivery strategies and embrace innovation. Find out why we should have been doing this yesterday—and how to make it happen today.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
