Michele Williams
Project Management Senior ConsultantThe Ohio State Wexner Medical CenterMichele has nearly 30 years of experience spanning Occupational Therapy, Quality Management, Customer Service, Epic Training & Optimization before playing a vital role on the University Hospital Activation Team. Michele played a central role in bringing the nearly 2‑million‑square‑foot inpatient hospital online—one of the largest and most complex projects in university history. Her responsibilities included oversight of the activation budget, coordination of large‑scale dress rehearsals, decommissioning planning, and comprehensive go‑live support strategies. Michele’s blend of clinical insight and operational expertise enable her to guide teams through high‑stakes transitions with clarity, collaboration, and measurable impact.
E72 – Lessons learned from Activating a 2M SF Hospital and Preparing 12,000 Staff for Day 1 Success
Designing a major healthcare facility often begins years before Patient Day 1, during which nearly every aspect of the project can shift. Resources, s…Designing a major healthcare facility often begins years before Patient Day 1, during which nearly every aspect of the project can shift. Resources, staffing, technology, patient volumes, and workflows may evolve, making it essential to preserve desi…Designing a major healthcare facility often begins years before Patient Day 1, during which nearly every aspect of the project can shift. Resources, staffing, technology, patient volumes, and workflows may evolve, making it essential to preserve design intent while adapting to change in order to minimize redesign costs and ensure the environment supports safe, efficient care delivery. This case study highlights one of the nation’s largest healthc…Designing a major healthcare facility often begins years before Patient Day 1, during which nearly every aspect of the project can shift. Resources, staffing, technology, patient volumes, and workflows may evolve, making it essential to preserve design intent while adapting to change in order to minimize redesign costs and ensure the environment supports safe, efficient care delivery. This case study highlights one of the nation’s largest healthcare mega‑projects and the operational readiness team responsible for guiding it from early design through activation. Presenters will share how core design principles shaped operational planning, end user engagement, workflow creation, and a training program for over 12,000 staff. The session also highlights how technologies such as advanced monitoring and interactive footwalls were integrated to support future workflows. Additionally, the team will share insights on how simulation exercises involving over 1,000 multidisciplinary participants were used to validate workflows. Attendees will gain practical lessons, strategies, and tools to strengthen their own design and activation efforts.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
