Welcome to SPO
Space Planning & Operations (SPO) works with Penn Medicine leadership and building occupants to plan and administer use of the Perelman School of Medicine's physical resources. We provide building operations and support services that enable and enhance the School of Medicine's mission. SPO comprises six work groups responsible for the services below.
► Department Administration & Distribution Services | 215-898-2876 | staff
Department administration of personnel and financial activity. Distribution services such as shipping and receiving, small move jobs, biohazardous/infectious waste removal, research alcohol distribution, and more.
► Design & Construction | 215-898-2876 | staff
Represents PSOM by providing project management support of new, renovation, and infrastructure renewal design and construction projects, equipment installation, and move coordination.
► Facilities & Capital Planning | 215-898-2876 | staff
Capital project planning, space needs assessments and floor plan layouts, preliminary project scope development, furniture consulting, space inventory, off-campus space management, and sustainability.
► Operations & Engineering | 215-898-8760 | staff
Administration and coordination of day-to-day facilities operations: housekeeping, maintenance, building systems, utilities, minor construction services and general work requests, as well as signage, key requests, and emergencies.
► Safety & Security | 215-898-0196 | staff
Emergencies, emergency preparedness, PSOM Ready, lockouts/keys, TRL shuttle services, property removal, parking/security, and related services.
Parking and Transportation | 215-222-2603
► Scheduling & Event Services | 215-573-5555 | staff
Responsible for scheduling process, service coordination, and management of the PSOM centrally scheduled spaces. Uses the EMS Enterprise Scheduling System to provide Penn Medicine access to classroom and meeting space in support of the academic, research, and clinical mission.
Emergencies
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Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AEDs) | 215-898-0669 to deploy
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Emergency Preparedness
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Penn Medicine AWARE (Building Notification System)
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Maintenance Emergencies
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UPENN | 215-898-7208
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HUP | 215-615-5656
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Security Operations Center (SOC)
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PSOM | 215-898-0669
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PCAM | 215-615-5656
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Penn Medicine News
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Transformational gift to accelerate Penn Medicine care
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Pavilion will be renamed to recognize Catherine and Anthony Clifton’s historic philanthropic commitment that will usher in a new era of innovation.
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Rate of suicide higher in individuals with headaches
Monday, February 10, 2025
Suicide attempt and completion was highest among individuals with headaches from head injuries, but also elevated in individuals with mild headaches, Penn research finds.
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Researchers create genetic map tied to kidney disease
Monday, February 10, 2025
Creation of the most complete map of more than 1000 genes that influence kidney function could help experts diagnose and design targeted treatments for kidney disease.