Start-Up Consulting

Start-Up Consulting

Surgical Management Professionals (SMP) has a proven record of successfully working with our clients to develop state-of-the-art surgery care facilities.

Feasibility Studies
Our team of financial and clinical professionals will provide the necessary financial and operational documents to assure your center’s success. From analyzing case volumes, pricing strategies, reimbursement methodologies, facility, equipment and staffing, the SMP feasibility study will be a road map for success.

Financing
We will advise the ownership group on the appropriate level of equity versus debt financing. Each project is unique and may need a unique approach to financing. SMP will provide you with the appropriate guidance to make the correct decision.

Organizational Development and Governance
We will guide you through structuring your organization including development of the Operating Agreement, Subscription Agreements, and Medical Staff By-Laws.

Property, Facility Planning and Design 
Our team will work with your architect to design an efficient, comfortable, and functional facility.

On-site Leadership
SMP will act as the manager of the facility on behalf of our client, if desired.

Equipment Acquisition
Our knowledgeable clinical team will assist you in negotiating and procuring quality equipment for your facility.

Third Party Contracting
Will provide oversight for contractual relationships and for services not provided in-house.

IT systems and EMR
Complete computer system design and support including servers, workstations, printers and network infrastructure.

Policy and Procedure Development
Our policy templates are completely customizable and are continually updated to keep up with regulatory requirements.

Regulatory, Licensure, and Accreditation
We keep our finger on the pulse of regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Staffing and Employee Orientation
Planning staffing levels, schedules, and an employee orientation program is always challenging. Let our clinical team assist you with this.

Corporate Compliance Program
Our Corporate Compliance Program includes policies, procedures and guidance for training staff.

Quality Improvement Program
A sound QI program is essential for all healthcare facilities and SMP will make sure your onsite QI Coordinator has all the tools and support needed.

Infection Control Program
Infection Control is experiencing unparalleled scrutiny. Our comprehensive Infection Control Program will meet all industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Marketing
From development of your logo and patient brochure on to advertising, our team will assist you in marketing strategies appropriate for your facility.

Form Development
SMP has an expansive repository of clinical and business form templates available for customization.

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