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Champika Liyanage BSc

Champika Liyanage

Education

  • First class honours degree in B.Sc (Quantity Surveying),
    University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Research Interests

Facilities Management, Knowledge Management, Infection Control

Research Title

Performance Management in the control of Healthcare Associated Infections in Facilities Management

Background of the research study

Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) remains a worldwide problem. It has been recognised as presenting a significant problem in terms of quality of care and cost for hospitals, governments and consumers in most countries. It was identified, through a thorough literature review, that mismanagement of facilities is a major cause of infection control. Therefore, this research aims to develop conceptual framework for managing the performance in for Facilities Management services in the control of HAI. The following objectives are set to be achieved in fulfilling the aforementioned aim:

Research Objectives

  • To explore and document the main causes of HAI and areas associated in the control of HAI.
  • To ascertain and investigate the role of FM services in-depth, in the control of HAI in hospital wards.
  • To develop a conceptual framework which allows for a better understanding of the key issues associated with the control of HAI from an FM perspective. The issues include the potential for Fm services with the core clinical process, knowledge sharing and dissemination and Performance Management (PM). The conceptual framework to be developed will be used to develop the research questions of the study at the later stages.
  • To examine the current state of FM practices with regard to the control of HAI.
  • To investigate, assess and document the Performance Management (PM) approaches in use in the control of HAI from an FM perspective.
  • Develop and refine a Performance Management Framework (PMF) for FM services in the control of HAI.
The study focuses specifically on the domestic services. The scope of the study will be limited to the context of NHS in Scotland, although, it will compare the infection contol practices in other countries including NHS England. Because the study focuses on to the NHSS context, a review of Scottish guidelines, which were written to probe the need of a performance management framework in controlling HAI, will also be given as an evidence-base outcome. In achieving the aforesaid aim and the objectives the study takes knowledge sharing in to account for improving the integration among the clinical and facilities management teams. Therefore, the study primarily exploits a three-dimensional conceptual framework. The three-dimensional conceptual framework attempts to relate Facilities Management (FM), Performance Management (PM) and Knowledge Management (KM, only knowledge sharing) to Infection Control (IC). Using this conceptual framework as the base, the study then investigates the current context of domestic services in view of infection control. The methodology being employed for the study is a combination of quantitative and qualitative approach. However, the study attempts to relate the ultimate aim of the project, which is the proposed PMF, to the national framework in order to avoid any duplication. The implementation of a successful PMF needs careful consideration of a host of challenges which impinge on staff and process performances. The main challenges, in view of this particular study, include segregation of clinical and non-clinical practices, cultural issues, deficiency of resources and lack of evidence based standards. These challenges could be overcome, by better integration, raising the awareness of an importance of open culture, developing resource plans and deriving standards through surveillance and research.

Research Methods

The following research methods were/ will be employed in this study:
  • thorough review of literature
  • pilot interviews with the experts in the particular research area
  • case study approach
  • questionnaire survey
  • semi-structured interviews
The data collected will be analysed using both manual and computerised methods. Even though the study focuses on the healthcare sector, collecting data from patients will not be involved. The respondents of the study are mainly chosen from the facilities management and infection control teams in the National Health Service in the UK.

Benefits/Expected Outcomes of the Research

The study of the control of HAI is widely recognised in healthcare literature, predominantly through clinical services. However, the understanding of the control of HAI from an FM perspective have received relatively little attention, along with a lack of research conducted on the management of performance of facilities services in the control of HAI. The intended outcome is to allow infection control experts and facilities managers to adopt a pro-active approach in the management of performance in FM services in the control of HAI and at the same time focusing on better sharing and dissemination of knowledge across healthcare organisations. The expected outcome from the research will be to add to the body of knowledge in FM, PM as well as in the control of HAI

Publications

Journals
  • Liyanage C., Egbu C. (2004), FM services have vital role - infection control, Journal of Health Estate, October issue 2004, pp. 47-54.
  • Liyanage C., Egbu C. (2005), Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) and the role of FM in achieving ‘Quality’ in Healthcare: A Three-Dimensional View, Facilities, 23 (5/6), pp. 263-277.
Conferences
  • Liyanage C., Egbu C. (2005). Researching into Facilities Management in the Healthcare Sector - A choice of research strategy. Paper submitted for 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference in The Built and Human Environment holding at University of Salford, 14th and 15th April 2005, pp. 494 - 504.
  • Liyanage C.L, Egbu C.O, Kashiwagi D. (2004), An identification of the Clinical and FM inputs in the control of HAI, CIB W070 Symposium - Hong Kong, December 7th and 8th 2004, pp.66-77.
  • Liyanage C. L. and Egbu C. O. (2004), The role of the Built Environment in the control of HAI: A Non-Clinical perspective, COBRA 2004: The International Construction Conference - Responding to Change, Ellis R. and Bell M, September 7th and 8th 2004. p.108
  • Liyanage C. L. and Egbu C. O. (2004), Development of a PM Framework for FM in the control of infections - An Outline of Methodology, 20th Annual Conference Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), September 1st - 3rd 2004. pp. 321-331
  • Liyanage C. L, Egbu C, (2004), KM initiatives in the control of infections associated with healthcare facilities, 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, April 1st - 2nd 2004, Ruddock L, Amaratunga D, Aouad G, Kagioglou M, Sexton M, Salford University, Manchester, pp. 518 - 529, ISBN 0902896636
  • Liyanage C., Hinks J., Egbu C. (2003). Integrating FM to the core functions of healthcare - Towards improving Quality in Infection Control, Proceedings of The First Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built and Natural Environment held at Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, 18th - 19th November 2003. pp. 213 - 224.
  • Egbu C. O, Liyanage C. L, Hoy D, Doherty C, O'Brien G and Curran E. (2004), Mapping the Knowledge available to control and avoid HAI: A FM perspective, COBRA 2004: The International Construction Conference - Responding to Change, Ellis R. and Bell M, September 7th and 8th 2004. p.173
  • Egbu C.O, Liyanage C.L, Kashiwagi D. (2004), Non-integration of FM to the core processes of healthcare - problems and solutions, CIB W070 Symposium - Hong Kong, December 7th and 8th 2004, pp.78-89.
  • Egbu C., Kurul E., Hari S., Vines M., Olomolaiye A., Hinks J. and Liyanage C. (2003). Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital in the Construction Industry: An Agenda for Research, CIB W102 on Information and Knowledge Management in Building. The Centre for the Built Environment, Lighthouse, Glasgow, 22-24 June 2003. 1
  • Olomolaiye A, Liyanage C.L, Egbu C.O, Kashiwagi D. (2004), KM for improved performance in FM, COBRA 2004: The International Construction Conference - Responding to Change, Ellis R. and Bell M, September 7th and 8th 2004. p.105
  • Gallagher C, Mumovic D, Liyanage C. L. (2004), A three-stage approach for assessment of outdoor air quality : a facilities management approach, 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, April 1st - 2nd 2004, Ruddock L, Amaratunga D, Aouad G, Kagioglou M, Sexton M, Salford University, Manchester, pp. 400 - 409, ISBN 0902896636
  • Kurul E, Hari S, Egbu C, Vines M, Liyanage C, Olomolaiye A, (2004), Appropriateness of research methods for knowledge management research in the UK construction industry, 1st International Salford Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI) Research Symposium, March 30th - 31st 2004, Aouad G, Amaratunga D, Kagioglou M, Ruddock L, Sexton M, Salford University, Manchester, pp. 110 - 119, ISBN 090296644
  • Vines M, Hari S, Olomolaiye A, Liyanage C, Lee C, Kurul E, Egbu C. (2004), Lessons learned from knowledge management research: UK construction industry perspective, 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, April 1st - 2nd 2004, Ruddock L, Amaratunga D, Aouad G, Kagioglou M, Sexton M, Salford University, Manchester, pp. 570 - 580, ISBN 0902896636
  • Hamilton S., Liyanage C., Mumovic D. (2003). Eliminating 'sick' from buildings - application of CFD in optimising FM, Proceedings of The First Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built and Natural Environment held at Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, 18th - 19th November 2003. pp. 551 - 562.
  • Branka Dimitrijevic, Colin H. Davidson, Mike Culhane, Guylaine Beaupré, Jaime Acevedo-Alvarez, Anthony Conder, Bengt Eresund, Charles Egbu , Esra Kurul, Cynthia ChinTian Lee, Anthony Olomolaiye , Subashini Hari , Champika Liyanage and Micah Vines, (2004), Technology Watch for SME in the Construction Industry, CIB 2004 Congress, Toronto Canada

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Champika Liyanage
M542, School of the Built and Natural Environment
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow, G4 OBA
Scotland, UK.

Tel: +44 (0) 141 331 8029
Fax: +44 (0) 141 331 3696
Email: C.Liyanage@gcal.ac.uk
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Recently Published Text Books:

Anumba, C; Egbu, C; and Carrillo, P (2005) Knowledge Management in Construction, Blackwell Publishing. ISBN 1-4051 2972-7

Recently Published Journal Papers:

Lee, C. Cynthia and Egbu, C. (2007) "Information technology tools for capturing and communicating learning and experiences in construction SMEs in developed and developing countries". ITcon Vol. 12, Special Issue on construction information technology in emerging economies, pg. 167-180
Egbu, C. O (2006), "Knowledge Production and Capabilities - Their Importance and Challenges for Construction Organisations in China" The Journal of Technology Management in China, Vol 1., No.3, ISSN 1746-8779

Liyanage, C. and Egbu, C. (2006), "The integration of key players in the control of Healthcare Associated Infections in different types of domestic services" Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 4, No. 4, pg 245 - 261., ISSN: 1472-5967

Hari S, Egbu C and Kumar B (2005), "A knowledge capture awareness tool: an empirical study on small and medium enterprises in the construction industry " Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, ISSN 0969-9988, Volume 12, Issue 6, pp 533-567

Hunter K, Hari S, Egbu C and Kelly J (2005) “Grounded Theory: Its Diversification and Application Through two Examples From Research Studies on Knowledge and Value Management”, The Electronic Journal of Business Research Methodology, Volume 3, Issue 1, pp 57-68, available online at www.ejbrm.com

Liyanage C., Egbu C. (2005), Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) and the role of FM in achieving ‘Quality’ in Healthcare: A Three-Dimensional View, Facilities, 23 (5/6), pp. 263-277.

Charles O Egbu, Subashini Hari, and Suresh H Renukappa, (2005) "Knowledge management for sustainable competitiveness in small and medium surveying practices" Structural Survey, Vol. 23 No. 1, pp. 7-21

Egbu, C.O. (2004) "Managing Knowledge and Intellectual Capital for Improved Organisational Innovations in the Construction Industry: An Examination of Critical Success Factors" Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (ECAM) Journal, Vol. 11 No 5., pp. 301 - 315.
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