Designing a 'smart' hospital

Healthcare Design article says healthcare providers must improve the patient experience inside their facilities and out through a focus on connectivity, communication and access to information

By Healthcare Facilities Today


Healthcare providers must improve the patient experience inside their facilities and out through a focus on connectivity, communication and access to information, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Architects and designers can create settings that cater to the individualized needs of patients and identify opportunities for staff and administrators that broaden treatment options, the article said.

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March 26, 2014


Topic Area: Information Technology


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