Bridging the Leadership Gap: The Hidden Crisis in Healthcare Infrastructure

In the continuation of his conversation with Peter Martin, Cref Regional President Patrick Murphy takes a sobering look at another deep-rooted issue threatening healthcare systems across the country: the collapse of infrastructure—both physical and organizational. “The people working on that infrastructure are going to keep going south, and the buildings themselves are going to continue […]

The Silent Emergency in Healthcare: The Aging Facilities Workforce

In a recent discussion between Cref Regional President Patrick Murphy and VP of Business Development Peter Martin, a critical—and often overlooked—challenge in healthcare rose to the surface: the aging facilities management workforce. “At Cref, you know, the aging issue is the biggest issue that we have in the country in healthcare, period,” Patrick said. And […]

Solving the Aging Crisis in Healthcare Facilities Management

Executive SummaryAcross America, in hospitals and healthcare systems, a growing crisis unfolds in real time: The convergence of aging employees, aging infrastructure, and aging buildings. An acute Aging Crisis is impacting healthcare facilities management, and it shows no sign of abating. While often unaddressed until a crisis strikes, these issues represent significant operational, financial, and […]