How do new innovations in Information Technology (IT) impact Facilities Management (FM)? Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and the Dark Web, but in this blog we are going to focus on Blockchain and explore the ways it could be applied to FM. At Intellis, we believe that mastery is a moving target, which is why we are constantly evolving our products and services to better serve your organization, and our development team has its eye on this exciting new technology!

Compliance is a critical concern in every aspect of the healthcare industry, particularly in the maintenance of facilities. When accrediting organizations, like The Joint Commission, arrive onsite for surveys, they examine everything and anything that impacts patient care, and that includes facilities-related elements such as cleanliness, clearly marked and accessible exits, the facility's ability to minimize the effects of smoke and heat, safety equipment maintenance and so much more.

Facility optimization is the process of using facility data, technology, and strategic planning to improve building performance, prioritize facility needs, and make better long-term investment decisions.

Now more than ever, patients have become more like consumers and medical purchasing power has shifted from providers and insurers to individuals. This change has created a unique marketplace for healthcare services, emphasizing patient care and the physical environment's role in patient perception of the quality of care offered.

Climate change has become one of the greatest concerns of our time, especially for those who manage hospitals and healthcare physical assets and infrastructure. Designing buildings that are truly sustainable and resilient means considering the potential side effects of climate change.

Steve Warshaw, CEO and founder of Intellis (formerly Warshaw Group), participates in the Columbia Venture Competition, which awards funds to early-stage business ventures developed and founded by young Columbia entrepreneurs.