Study says luxury hospital upgrades not impressing patients

Ratings of the quality of care did not improve any more than they did for patients treated in less plush facilities


A recent study showed that patient ratings of the quality of care amenity-laden hospitals are not higher than in less plush facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Finance News website.

For decades, hospital executives across the country have justified expensive renovation and expansion projects by saying they will lead to better patient reviews and recommendations. One study estimated $200 billion might have been spent over a decade on new building, the article said. 

A study published recently by the Journal of Hospital Medicine, examined how patient satisfaction scores changed when doctors started practicing in the new tower, which has 355 beds and units for neurology, cardiology, radiology, labor and delivery and other specialties.

The study revealed for the most part, patients’ assessments of the quality of the clinical care they received did not improve any more than they did for patients treated in the older Hopkins building, which had remained open.

Read the article.

 

 



March 5, 2015


Topic Area: Industry News


Recent Posts

Weingart Towers in LA Sets Standard for Behavioral Health Projects

Strategic project management in the creation of behavioral health facilities can help transform well-meaning plans into tangible, lasting change.


Roper St. Francis Breaks Ground on New Hospital Campus

The project remains on track for a 2029 completion.


Griffin Health Improves Patient Safety and Prevents HAIs with Electronic Hand Hygiene System

Case study: The system is used in all patient units, including the emergency department and ambulatory services.


Virginia Hospital Goes into Lockdown Following Admission of Shooting Victim

The hospital followed standard protocol by restricting access to ensure safety.


Ground Broken on Adena Fayette Medical Center

The 65,000-square-foot facility is slated to open in 2027.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.