Experts: Rethinking the Hospital of Tomorrow

Patient preferences, design, and technological advances are critical considerations as hospital operators continue to seek the most innovative ways to care for their patients. Hospital leaders, designers, and construction professionals contemplate everything from patient flow and electronic health records, to materials and hospital security to determine what’s next. Hospital operators and designers are in a uniquely challenging position. They work in an industry that is heavily regulated and notably not nimble, but innovation and societal issues constantly change what is feasible and desirable. The safety of patients and staff continues to be another issue that those who design and operate hospitals must consider, especially today. The future is incredibly bright in an industry where there are often more questions than answers. D CEO Healthcare recently assembled a team of…