Building culture of quality among top concerns of healthcare providers
Healthcare Design article reports top five concerns of healthcare facility owners from 2013 Healthcare Design Conference discussion
By Healthcare Facilities Today
When a group of healthcare facility owners gathered in November at the 2013 Healthcare Design Conference, a list of 16 priorities were discussed to identify which were the most critical, and how the physical space could support them, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Of the 16, the top vote-getters included promoting an integrated approach to care delivery, building a culture of high-quality care delivery and prioritizing cost-control opportunities and initiatives.
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